Don Segundo Sombra
Originally released in 1969. Don Segundo Sombra is a drama/western film. directed by Manuel Antín.
Starring Adolfo Güiraldes, Juan Carvalledo, and Luis Medina Castro
Synopsis
The story takes place in San Antonio de Areco, in the Argentine pampas. Fabio Cáceres remembers his childhood as an orphan and his youth working in the fields, alongside his godfather, Don Segundo Sombra, a lonely gaucho whom he admires and from whom he will learn to be a gaucho, following him in all his adventures. Don Segundo will be Fabio's role model.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
Production
Director
Top Cast
Adolfo Güiraldes
as Don Segundo Sombra
Juan Carvalledo
as Fabio as Young Man
Luis Medina Castro
as Antenor
Juan Carlos Gené
as Don Sixto
Luis Manuel de la Cuesta
Soledad Silveyra
as Aurora
Héctor Alterio
as Gaucho in Black
Alejandra Boero
as Quack Woman
María Luz Harriague
as Paula
Fernando Vegal
as Burgos
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Norma-Viga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Segundo Sombra about?
The story takes place in San Antonio de Areco, in the Argentine pampas. Fabio Cáceres remembers his childhood as an orphan and his youth working in the fields, alongside his godfather, Don Segundo...
Who directed Don Segundo Sombra?
Don Segundo Sombra was directed by Manuel Antín.
How long is Don Segundo Sombra?
Don Segundo Sombra has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Don Segundo Sombra released?
Don Segundo Sombra was released on June 7, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don Segundo Sombra?
The main cast of Don Segundo Sombra includes Adolfo Güiraldes, Juan Carvalledo, Luis Medina Castro, Juan Carlos Gené, Luis Manuel de la Cuesta.