The Frenchman's Garden (1978)
"The Frenchman" was what locals called the man who ran the bar and restaurant in the small town of Peñaflor in rural Spain in the early part of the 20th century. But Juan Andrés Aldije Monmeja was not your usual jolly innkeeper. He ran an illegal gambling den and pimped out the waitresses who worked for him. Deciding there were easier and quicker ways to exploit his customers, The Frenchman started slaughtering them, stealing their money and burying their corpses in the garden at the back of his inn. It was not long before people started asking questions...
Director: Paul Naschy
Genre: Horror, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 4, 1978
Cast
- María José Cantudo - Andrea
- Ágata Lys - Charo
- Paul Naschy - Juan Andrés Aldije 'El Francés'
- José Calvo - José Muñoz Lopera
- Silvia Tortosa - Amparo
- Julia Saly - Elvira Orozco
- Yolanda Ríos - Socorro
- Nélida Quiroga - Engracia - Midwife
- José Moreno - Ricardo
- Manuel Pereiro
Screenplay
Music: Ángel Arteaga
Cinematography: Leopoldo Villaseñor
Production: Laro Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Paul Naschy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Frenchman's Garden about?
- "The Frenchman" was what locals called the man who ran the bar and restaurant in the small town of Peñaflor in rural Spain in the early part of the 20th century. But Juan Andrés Aldije Monmeja was not your usual jolly innkeeper. He ran an illegal gambling den and pimped out the waitresses who worked for him. Deciding there were easier and quicker ways to exploit his customers, The Frenchman started slaughtering them, stealing their money and burying their corpses in the garden at the back of his inn. It was not long before people started asking questions...
- Who directed The Frenchman's Garden?
- The Frenchman's Garden was directed by Paul Naschy.
- Who stars in The Frenchman's Garden?
- The Frenchman's Garden stars María José Cantudo, Ágata Lys, Paul Naschy, José Calvo, Silvia Tortosa, Julia Saly.
- How long is The Frenchman's Garden?
- The Frenchman's Garden has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Frenchman's Garden?
- The Frenchman's Garden is a Horror, Drama film.
- Where was The Frenchman's Garden produced?
- The Frenchman's Garden was produced in Spain.