The Dead Man (1975)
Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.
Director: Héctor Olivera
Genre: Western
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: August 21, 1975
Cast
- Thelma Biral - La Gringa O'Railles
- Francisco Rabal - Azevedo Bandeira
- Juan José Camero - Benjamín Otálora
- Antonio Iranzo - Ulpiano
- Raúl Lavié
- José María Gutiérrez
- Jorge Villalba
- Noemí Laserre
- Ricardo Trigo
- Fernando «Tacholas» Iglesias
Screenplay
- Héctor Olivera (Screenplay)
- Fernando Ayala (Screenplay)
- Jorge Luis Borges (Short Story)
Music: Ariel Ramírez
Editing: Carlos Piaggio
Production: Aries Cinematográfica Argentina, Impala
Country: Argentina, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Héctor Olivera
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead Man about?
- Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.
- Who directed The Dead Man?
- The Dead Man was directed by Héctor Olivera.
- Who stars in The Dead Man?
- The Dead Man stars Thelma Biral, Francisco Rabal, Juan José Camero, Antonio Iranzo, Raúl Lavié, José María Gutiérrez.
- How long is The Dead Man?
- The Dead Man has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead Man?
- The Dead Man is a Western film.
- Where was The Dead Man produced?
- The Dead Man was produced in Argentina, Spain.