Jackal of Nahueltoro (1970)
Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.
Director: Miguel Littín
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 4, 1970
Cast
- Nelson Villagra - Jose
- Shenda Román - Rosa
- Marcelo Romo - Reporter
- Héctor Noguera - Chaplain
- Luis Alarcón - Judge
- Pedro Villagra - Firing Squad Captain
- Rafael Benavente - Prison Warden
- Rubén Sotoconil - Corporal Campos
- Roberto Navarrete - Prison Warden
- Luis Melo
Screenplay
Music: Sergio Ortega
Cinematography: Héctor Ríos
Editing: Pedro Chaskel
Production: Cinematográfica Tercer Mundo, Universidad de Chile
Country: Chile
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
child murder, feral child, based on true story, murderer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jackal of Nahueltoro about?
- Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.
- Who directed Jackal of Nahueltoro?
- Jackal of Nahueltoro was directed by Miguel Littín.
- Who stars in Jackal of Nahueltoro?
- Jackal of Nahueltoro stars Nelson Villagra, Shenda Román, Marcelo Romo, Héctor Noguera, Luis Alarcón, Pedro Villagra.
- How long is Jackal of Nahueltoro?
- Jackal of Nahueltoro has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Jackal of Nahueltoro?
- Jackal of Nahueltoro is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Jackal of Nahueltoro produced?
- Jackal of Nahueltoro was produced in Chile.