No One Writes to the Colonel
Originally released in 1999. No One Writes to the Colonel is a drama film. directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Starring Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes, and Salma Hayek Pinault
Synopsis
Every Friday, the Colonel puts on his only suit and goes to the dock to await a letter announcing the arrival of his pension. But the townsfolk all know that this pension will never come. His wife also knows it, and even he knows it. But he is still waiting, living with the pain of the death of his son.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Producciones Amaranta
- Gardenia Producciones
- Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
- Tornasol Media
- DMVB Films
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Tabasco Films
- Universidad Veracruzana
- Ventanarosa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No One Writes to the Colonel about?
Every Friday, the Colonel puts on his only suit and goes to the dock to await a letter announcing the arrival of his pension. But the townsfolk all know that this pension will never come. His wife ...
Who directed No One Writes to the Colonel?
No One Writes to the Colonel was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
How long is No One Writes to the Colonel?
No One Writes to the Colonel has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was No One Writes to the Colonel released?
No One Writes to the Colonel was released on June 2, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in No One Writes to the Colonel?
The main cast of No One Writes to the Colonel includes Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rafael Inclán, Ernesto Yáñez.