The Exterminating Angel (1962)
The degeneration of high society!
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: May 16, 1962
Cast
- Silvia Pinal - Leticia 'La Valkiria'
- Jacqueline Andere - Alicia Roc
- Claudio Brook - Butler Julio
- Enrique Rambal - Edmundo Nóbile
- José Baviera - Leandro Gómez
- Augusto Benedico - Dr. Carlos Conde
- Luis Beristáin - Cristián Ugalde
- Antonio Bravo - Sergio Russell
- César del Campo - Col. Álvaro
- Bertha Moss - Leonora
Screenplay
- Luis Buñuel (Dialogue)
- Luis Buñuel (Screenplay)
- Luis Alcoriza (Story)
Music: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Gabriel Figueroa
Editing: Carlos Savage
Production: Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Surreal Oddities and Weird Humor
Keywords
sheep, quarantine, upper class, guest, room, surrealism, lamb, bear, mansion, black and white, roman catholic church, pretension, dinner party, piano, provocative
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Exterminating Angel about?
- After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
- Who directed The Exterminating Angel?
- The Exterminating Angel was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in The Exterminating Angel?
- The Exterminating Angel stars Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, Claudio Brook, Enrique Rambal, José Baviera, Augusto Benedico.
- How long is The Exterminating Angel?
- The Exterminating Angel has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Exterminating Angel?
- The Exterminating Angel is a Comedy, Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Exterminating Angel produced?
- The Exterminating Angel was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Exterminating Angel?
- The themes of The Exterminating Angel include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Surreal Oddities and Weird Humor.