The Nail (1944)
The sublime romance of an enigmatic love
Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
Director: Rafael Gil
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 5, 1944
Cast
- Amparo Rivelles - Blanca
- Rafael Durán - Javier Zarco
- Juan Espantaleón - Juan
- Milagros Leal - Authoritarian Lady
- Joaquín Roa - Berrugo
- Irene Caba Alba - Old Female Witness
- Juan Calvo - Peasant
- Ramón Martori - Prosecutor
- Rafaela Satorrés - Doña Blanca
- José María Lado - Alfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral
Screenplay
- Pedro Antonio de Alarcón (Short Story)
- Eduardo Marquina (Dialogue)
- Rafael Gil (Screenplay)
Music: Juan Quintero
Cinematography: Alfredo Fraile, Tomás Duch
Editing: Juan Serra
Production: Cifesa
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
judge, madrid, spain, stagecoach, based on short story, nail, murder trial, 19th century, mysterious death, trial witness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nail about?
- Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
- Who directed The Nail?
- The Nail was directed by Rafael Gil.
- Who stars in The Nail?
- The Nail stars Amparo Rivelles, Rafael Durán, Juan Espantaleón, Milagros Leal, Joaquín Roa, Irene Caba Alba.
- How long is The Nail?
- The Nail has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Nail?
- The Nail is a Drama, Mystery, Romance film.
- Where was The Nail produced?
- The Nail was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Nail?
- The themes of The Nail include: Courtroom Drama.