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El hombre señalado

August 8, 1957 1h 18m

Originally released in 1957. El hombre señalado is a drama/comedy film. directed by Francis Lauric. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Cristina Berys, Enrique Chaico, and Homero Cárpena

Synopsis

This relentlessly realistic Argentine production was released in the U.S. as The Marked Man. The title character is a poverty-stricken janitor who suddenly wins an enormous sum in the National lottery. Spending money before he actually collects it, the janitor is appalled to discover that his wife has inadvertently sold the winning ticket to a door-to-door peddler. The ticket was hidden in the band of an old straw hat, which passes through several hands as the janitor frantically searches for the precious headgear. What might have been handled as a farce by another director is transformed into a stark, utterly credible urban tragedy by director Francis Laurie.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 8, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Argentina Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El hombre señalado about?

This relentlessly realistic Argentine production was released in the U.S. as The Marked Man. The title character is a poverty-stricken janitor who suddenly wins an enormous sum in the National lott...

Who directed El hombre señalado?

El hombre señalado was directed by Francis Lauric.

How long is El hombre señalado?

El hombre señalado has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was El hombre señalado released?

El hombre señalado was released on August 8, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in El hombre señalado?

The main cast of El hombre señalado includes Cristina Berys, Enrique Chaico, Homero Cárpena, Raúl del Valle, Mario Fortuna.