Uncle Hyacynth

Mar 31, 1956

1h 27m

★ 6.8

Overview

Hyacinth, a former matador who lives miserably with his nephew Pepote, receives a letter reminding him that, as agreed a few days before, he must participate in a bullfight to be held that same afternoon.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Chamartín

Falco Film

ENIC

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Cast

Pepote

Pablito Calvo

Jacinto

Antonio Vico

Police Inspector

José Marco Davó

Used Clothing Salesman

Juan Calvo

Match Salesman

Mariano Azaña

Stamp Saleswoman

Pastora Peña

Barrel Organ Player

Julio Sanjuán

Paco

Miguel Gila

Sánchez

José Isbert

Police Officer

Adriano Domínguez

Shop Clerk

Luis Sánchez Polack

Paco's Accomplice

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