Le Maître de Santiago (1974)

It has been years since Don Alvaro Dabo, the Grand Master of the Order of Santiago, has given up the profession of arms. Now retired in Avila, Castile he lives there in an austere and unadorned residence. Devoting all his time to prayer, he has become contemptuous of the vanity of all earthly goods. Mariana, his daughter, accompanies this proud man's life with admiration and fear. At a gathering of his Order, the knights tell him of a prestigious position in the New World offered by the King. Nothing easier than to make a fortune in such an Eldorado. With this money, he could endow his daughter and marry her to Don Jacinto, her beloved. But will the sainted man agree to, just for the sake of Mariana, stoop to the level of those he disdains?

Director: Lazare Iglesis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Production: Editions Montparnasse, INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

theater play

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Maître de Santiago about?
It has been years since Don Alvaro Dabo, the Grand Master of the Order of Santiago, has given up the profession of arms. Now retired in Avila, Castile he lives there in an austere and unadorned residence. Devoting all his time to prayer, he has become contemptuous of the vanity of all earthly goods. Mariana, his daughter, accompanies this proud man's life with admiration and fear. At a gathering of his Order, the knights tell him of a prestigious position in the New World offered by the King. Nothing easier than to make a fortune in such an Eldorado. With this money, he could endow his daughter and marry her to Don Jacinto, her beloved. But will the sainted man agree to, just for the sake of Mariana, stoop to the level of those he disdains?
Who directed Le Maître de Santiago?
Le Maître de Santiago was directed by Lazare Iglesis.
Who stars in Le Maître de Santiago?
Le Maître de Santiago stars Jacques Eyser, Michel Etcheverry, René Arrieu, Jacques Destoop.
How long is Le Maître de Santiago?
Le Maître de Santiago has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Le Maître de Santiago?
Le Maître de Santiago is a Drama film.
Where was Le Maître de Santiago produced?
Le Maître de Santiago was produced in France.