Cuentos para despertar (1998)
Recreates aspects of the life of Abelardo Díaz Alfaro as a rural teacher in Puerto Rico during 1940's, integrating three of his stories "El josco", "Santa Cló va a la cuchilla", and "Don Fruto Torres".
Director: Luis Molina Casanova
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: January 2, 1998
Cast
- David Ortiz Angleró - Narrator
- Braulio Castillo Jr. - Abelardo Díaz Alfaro
- Teófilo Torres - Alcides "el bobo"
- René Monclova - El Jincho Muerto
- José Luis (Chavito) Marrero - Don Fruto Torres
- Jacobo Morales - Peyo Mercé
- Maricarmen Avilés - Gladys Meaux
- Gladys Aguayo - Abelardo's mother
- Gerardo Ortiz - Teacher
- Delia Esther Quiñones
Screenplay
Music: Ángel "Cucco" Peña
Cinematography: Milton Graña, Luis Villalón
Editing: Tony Cortés
Production: Corporación de Producciones Culturales
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Luis Molina Casanova
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cuentos para despertar about?
- Recreates aspects of the life of Abelardo Díaz Alfaro as a rural teacher in Puerto Rico during 1940's, integrating three of his stories "El josco", "Santa Cló va a la cuchilla", and "Don Fruto Torres".
- Who directed Cuentos para despertar?
- Cuentos para despertar was directed by Luis Molina Casanova.
- Who stars in Cuentos para despertar?
- Cuentos para despertar stars David Ortiz Angleró, Braulio Castillo Jr., Teófilo Torres, René Monclova, José Luis (Chavito) Marrero, Jacobo Morales.
- How long is Cuentos para despertar?
- Cuentos para despertar has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Cuentos para despertar?
- Cuentos para despertar is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Cuentos para despertar produced?
- Cuentos para despertar was produced in Puerto Rico.