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El Lazarillo de Tormes (1959): Cast

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El Lazarillo de Tormes is a 1959 comedy drama directed by César Fernández Ardavín, starring Carlo Pisacane as Sacristán amo de Lazarillo (uncredited), Marco Paoletti and Margarita Lozano. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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El Lazarillo de Tormes (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is El Lazarillo de Tormes About?

The premise of El Lazarillo de Tormes without spoilers.

Adapted from the anonymous sixteenth‑century novel Lazarillo de Tormes (1554), the film follows Lazarillo, a destitute boy forced to survive by his wits after being passed from one cruel master to another. Each encounter reveals the harsh social realities and bitter satire of his era.

El Lazarillo de Tormes Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • novel
  • picaresque
  • man boy relationship
  • boy
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

El Lazarillo de Tormes Cast & Characters

Carlo Pisacane leads the cast as Sacristán amo de Lazarillo (uncredited), with Marco Paoletti as Lazarillo and Margarita Lozano as Antona. Directed by César Fernández Ardavín; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in El Lazarillo de Tormes

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From the director

More from César Fernández Ardavín

One more film directed by César Fernández Ardavín: The Wanton of Spain.

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FAQ

El Lazarillo de Tormes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of El Lazarillo de Tormes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is El Lazarillo de Tormes?

El Lazarillo de Tormes runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was El Lazarillo de Tormes released?

El Lazarillo de Tormes was released on November 16, 1959.

Who directed El Lazarillo de Tormes?

El Lazarillo de Tormes was directed by César Fernández Ardavín.

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Who is in the cast of El Lazarillo de Tormes?

El Lazarillo de Tormes stars Carlo Pisacane as Sacristán amo de Lazarillo (uncredited), Marco Paoletti as Lazarillo and Margarita Lozano as Antona, among 18 credited actors.

Does El Lazarillo de Tormes have a post-credit scene?

No. El Lazarillo de Tormes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is El Lazarillo de Tormes in?

The original language of El Lazarillo de Tormes is Spanish.

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