El extraño caso de Rachel K (1973)
Based on a real event, the action takes place in Havana in 1931, during the dictatorship of Gerardo Machado. Rachel, a young French showgirl, is murdered during an orgy involving personalities of the bourgeoisie and politics. The tabloid press echoes the story to divert public attention from the serious social problems that affect the country. The governors on their part order to silence the case to protect the characters involved.
Director: Oscar Valdés
Genre: Drama, Crime, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1973
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Production: ICAIC
Country: Cuba
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El extraño caso de Rachel K about?
- Based on a real event, the action takes place in Havana in 1931, during the dictatorship of Gerardo Machado. Rachel, a young French showgirl, is murdered during an orgy involving personalities of the bourgeoisie and politics. The tabloid press echoes the story to divert public attention from the serious social problems that affect the country. The governors on their part order to silence the case to protect the characters involved.
- Who directed El extraño caso de Rachel K?
- El extraño caso de Rachel K was directed by Oscar Valdés.
- Who stars in El extraño caso de Rachel K?
- El extraño caso de Rachel K stars Carlos López Moctezuma, Rafael Alonso, Mario Balmaseda, Micheline Calvert, José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'.
- How long is El extraño caso de Rachel K?
- El extraño caso de Rachel K has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is El extraño caso de Rachel K?
- El extraño caso de Rachel K is a Drama, Crime, History film.
- Where was El extraño caso de Rachel K produced?
- El extraño caso de Rachel K was produced in Cuba.