Un Vintén pa’l Judas (1959)
The story of a betrayal filmed on the very streets of Montevideo
Christmas Eve. The children ask for money for the Judas (Un Vintén pa’l Judas), and the protagonist, a failed tango singer without means or will to live, meets a friend, a public employee, in search of some rummage. This one asks him to buy a lottery. The tango singer, in need of money to buy a guitar to use in a singing contest, collects the winnings for himself, betraying the trust of his friend, in the same way as the Judas that the children burn on the streets.
Director: Ugo Ulive
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 22, 1959
Cast
Screenplay
- Ugo Ulive (Screenplay)
- Andrés de Armas (Screenplay)
Music: Jaurés Lamarque Pons
Cinematography: Ferruccio Musitelli
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Un Vintén pa’l Judas about?
- Christmas Eve. The children ask for money for the Judas (Un Vintén pa’l Judas), and the protagonist, a failed tango singer without means or will to live, meets a friend, a public employee, in search of some rummage. This one asks him to buy a lottery. The tango singer, in need of money to buy a guitar to use in a singing contest, collects the winnings for himself, betraying the trust of his friend, in the same way as the Judas that the children burn on the streets.
- Who directed Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
- Un Vintén pa’l Judas was directed by Ugo Ulive.
- Who stars in Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
- Un Vintén pa’l Judas stars Rafael Salzano, Juan Manuel Tenuta, Sara Larocca, Ricardo Gelabert.
- How long is Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
- Un Vintén pa’l Judas has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
- Un Vintén pa’l Judas is a Drama film.
- Where was Un Vintén pa’l Judas produced?
- Un Vintén pa’l Judas was produced in Uruguay.