Urtain, el ídolo de barro (2025)
José Manuel Ibar, Urtain, was a unique case in world boxing. Franco was looking for an idol for this sport and found a champion of stone lifting in Basque Country, who had never considered stepping into a ring. He became a myth and the most popular Spanish athlete of the seventies, but after leaving boxing, that good man lost everything. Alcoholic, ruined and forgotten, he ended up jumping into the void from his tenth floor apartment in Madrid. From heaven to hell the boxing ring.
Director: Xavier Baig, Jordi Rovira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: February 18, 2025
Cast
- José Manuel Urtain - Himself
- Cándido Ibar - Himself
- Vanessa Ibar - Herself
- Marisa García - Herself
- Alfredo Relaño - Himself
- Jaime Ugarte - Himself
- Alfredo Evangelista - Himself
Screenplay
- Òscar Moreno (Screenplay)
- Jordi Rovira (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Xavier Baig
Editing: Xavier Baig, Òscar Moreno
Production: REC Produccions
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Urtain, el ídolo de barro about?
- José Manuel Ibar, Urtain, was a unique case in world boxing. Franco was looking for an idol for this sport and found a champion of stone lifting in Basque Country, who had never considered stepping into a ring. He became a myth and the most popular Spanish athlete of the seventies, but after leaving boxing, that good man lost everything. Alcoholic, ruined and forgotten, he ended up jumping into the void from his tenth floor apartment in Madrid. From heaven to hell the boxing ring.
- Who directed Urtain, el ídolo de barro?
- Urtain, el ídolo de barro was directed by Xavier Baig, Jordi Rovira.
- Who stars in Urtain, el ídolo de barro?
- Urtain, el ídolo de barro stars José Manuel Urtain, Cándido Ibar, Vanessa Ibar, Marisa García, Alfredo Relaño, Jaime Ugarte.
- How long is Urtain, el ídolo de barro?
- Urtain, el ídolo de barro has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Urtain, el ídolo de barro?
- Urtain, el ídolo de barro is a Documentary film.
- Where was Urtain, el ídolo de barro produced?
- Urtain, el ídolo de barro was produced in Spain.