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Waiting for the Hearse

"An out of the ordinary weekend in the life of an Argentine family"

May 6, 1985 1h 27m 8.0/10 (147 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Waiting for the Hearse is a comedy film. directed by Alejandro Doria. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Luis Brandoni, China Zorrilla, and Antonio Gasalla

Synopsis

Mama Cora, who is almost eighty years old, has three sons and a daughter. She lives with one of them, who has serious financial problems. The family meets one day to celebrate an anniversary meal, and that is when the problem arises: which of them will take care of her?

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 6, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (147 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Argentina Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Rosafrey SRL
  • Susy Suranyi y Asociados
  • Cine Argentino
  • INCAA
  • Primer Plano Film Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting for the Hearse about?

Mama Cora, who is almost eighty years old, has three sons and a daughter. She lives with one of them, who has serious financial problems. The family meets one day to celebrate an anniversary meal, ...

Who directed Waiting for the Hearse?

Waiting for the Hearse was directed by Alejandro Doria.

How long is Waiting for the Hearse?

Waiting for the Hearse has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Waiting for the Hearse released?

Waiting for the Hearse was released on May 6, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Waiting for the Hearse?

The main cast of Waiting for the Hearse includes Luis Brandoni, China Zorrilla, Antonio Gasalla, Julio De Grazia, Betiana Blum.

Is Waiting for the Hearse worth watching?

Waiting for the Hearse has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 147 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.