Sonatas

Oct 12, 1959

1h 40m

★ 4.6

Overview

In the fall of 1824 Javier Montenegro, Bradomin Marquis is spared death hanging by Captain Casares, and in return, the Marquis agrees to help him escape to America. Adaptation of "Sonata de Otoño" and "Sonata de Estío" of Ramón María del Valle-Inclan, which included elements Bardem later works of the author.

Genres

Adventure

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Producciones Barbachano Ponce

Uninci

Sonatas Trailers

Cast

La Niña Chole

María Félix

Marqués Javier de Bradomín

Francisco Rabal

Concha

Aurora Bautista

Captain Casares

Fernando Rey

Juan Guzmán

Carlos Rivas

Conde de Brandeso

Carlos Casaravilla

Jefe de guerrilleros

Ignacio López Tarso

Teniente Elizondo

David Reynoso

Joven loca

Nela Conjiu

Teniente Andrade

Manuel Alexandre

Nana

Ada Carrasco

Segundo sargento

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