Don Segundo Sombra (1969)
The story takes place in San Antonio de Areco, in the Argentine pampas. Fabio Cáceres remembers his childhood as an orphan and his youth working in the fields, alongside his godfather, Don Segundo Sombra, a lonely gaucho whom he admires and from whom he will learn to be a gaucho, following him in all his adventures. Don Segundo will be Fabio's role model.
Director: Manuel Antín
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 7, 1969
Cast
- Adolfo Güiraldes - Don Segundo Sombra
- Juan Carvalledo - Fabio as Young Man
- Luis Medina Castro - Antenor
- Juan Carlos Gené - Don Sixto
- Luis Manuel de la Cuesta
- Soledad Silveyra - Aurora
- Héctor Alterio - Gaucho in Black
- Alejandra Boero - Quack Woman
- María Luz Harriague - Paula
- Fernando Vegal - Burgos
Screenplay
Music: Adolfo Morpurgo
Cinematography: Miguel Rodriguez
Editing: Antonio Ripoll
Production: Norma-Viga
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Manuel Antín
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don Segundo Sombra about?
- The story takes place in San Antonio de Areco, in the Argentine pampas. Fabio Cáceres remembers his childhood as an orphan and his youth working in the fields, alongside his godfather, Don Segundo Sombra, a lonely gaucho whom he admires and from whom he will learn to be a gaucho, following him in all his adventures. Don Segundo will be Fabio's role model.
- Who directed Don Segundo Sombra?
- Don Segundo Sombra was directed by Manuel Antín.
- Who stars in Don Segundo Sombra?
- Don Segundo Sombra stars Adolfo Güiraldes, Juan Carvalledo, Luis Medina Castro, Juan Carlos Gené, Luis Manuel de la Cuesta, Soledad Silveyra.
- How long is Don Segundo Sombra?
- Don Segundo Sombra has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Don Segundo Sombra?
- Don Segundo Sombra is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was Don Segundo Sombra produced?
- Don Segundo Sombra was produced in Argentina.