The Crime of Cuenca (1981)

The Crime of Cuenca (1981) poster

Osa de la Vega, Cuenca, Spain, 1913. Gregorio and León, employees on the estate of the village's mayor, a powerful landowner, are arrested and accused of the murder of José María el Cepa, a shepherd who mysteriously disappeared three years earlier.

Director: Pilar Miró
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Antón García Abril
Cinematography: Hans Burmann
Editing: José Luis Matesanz
Production: Incine, Jet Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Courtroom Drama, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice

Keywords

husband wife relationship, countryside, court case, based on true story, torture, lynching, woman director, 1910s, state crimes, rural life

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crime of Cuenca about?
Osa de la Vega, Cuenca, Spain, 1913. Gregorio and León, employees on the estate of the village's mayor, a powerful landowner, are arrested and accused of the murder of José María el Cepa, a shepherd who mysteriously disappeared three years earlier.
Who directed The Crime of Cuenca?
The Crime of Cuenca was directed by Pilar Miró.
Who stars in The Crime of Cuenca?
The Crime of Cuenca stars Amparo Soler Leal, Héctor Alterio, Daniel Dicenta, José Manuel Cervino, Mary Carrillo, Francisco Casares.
How long is The Crime of Cuenca?
The Crime of Cuenca has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Crime of Cuenca?
The Crime of Cuenca is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Crime of Cuenca produced?
The Crime of Cuenca was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of The Crime of Cuenca?
The themes of The Crime of Cuenca include: Inspiring True Stories, Courtroom Drama, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.