The Autograph (1984)
The bandoneon player Daniel and the boxer Toni arrive independently from each other in a provincial town in Latin America where they are booked to perform at a folk festival. Both of them are completely apolitical but are forced by external circumstances to take a political position. Toni falls in love with the daughter of an influential attorney but has to keep his love a secret. Meanwhile, Daniel learns about the atrocities committed by the Junta from the town’s residents.
Director: Peter Lilienthal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 25, 1984
Cast
- Juan José Mosalini - Daniel Galvan, the singer
- Ángel Del Villar - Tony Basilio Rocha, the boxer
- Anna Larreta - Ana Gallo, daughter
- Hanns Zischler - Lieutenant Suarez
- Nikolaus Dutsch - Sanchez, barrier guard
- Georges Géret - Dr. Gallo
- Asdrubal Teles - Morales
- Luís Lucas - Black-haired
Screenplay
- Osvaldo Soriano (Novel)
- Peter Lilienthal
Music: Juan José Mosalini
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Siegrun Jäger
Production: Bundesministerium des Inneren (BMI), Euro-America-Films, Ministère de la culture, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, ZDF, Provobis Film
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Lilienthal
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Autograph about?
- The bandoneon player Daniel and the boxer Toni arrive independently from each other in a provincial town in Latin America where they are booked to perform at a folk festival. Both of them are completely apolitical but are forced by external circumstances to take a political position. Toni falls in love with the daughter of an influential attorney but has to keep his love a secret. Meanwhile, Daniel learns about the atrocities committed by the Junta from the town’s residents.
- Who directed The Autograph?
- The Autograph was directed by Peter Lilienthal.
- Who stars in The Autograph?
- The Autograph stars Juan José Mosalini, Ángel Del Villar, Anna Larreta, Hanns Zischler, Nikolaus Dutsch, Georges Géret.
- How long is The Autograph?
- The Autograph has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Autograph?
- The Autograph is a Drama film.
- Where was The Autograph produced?
- The Autograph was produced in France, Germany.