El Filandón (1985): Cast
El Filandón is a 1985 mystery horror film directed by José María Martín Sarmiento, starring Santiago Álvarez, Ângela Ramos and Antonio Segura. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- José María Martín Sarmiento
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Albos R.C.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is El Filandón About?
The premise of El Filandón without spoilers.
According to legend, Pelayo gave his life to save King Bermudo II of León, becoming a martyr and later venerated as a saint. In the community, people convene to recount this history, honoring his sacrifice while invoking protection against disasters and seeking communal reassurance. These gatherings, rooted in tradition, act as a memorial and a collective appeal for safety.
El Filandón Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- howl
- ghost
- tradition
- suicide attempt
- spanish civil war
- soldier
- segments
- saint
- river
- priest
- pear
- partial female nudity
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- non professional cast
- mutation
- murder
- murderess
- male frontal nudity
- leon
- falling from height
- deserter
- crow
- chapel
- cathedral
- bonfire
- based on short story
- anthology
El Filandón Cast & Characters
Santiago Álvarez leads the cast, with Ângela Ramos and Antonio Segura. Directed by José María Martín Sarmiento; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director José María Martín Sarmiento
- Santiago Álvarez
- Ângela Ramos
- Antonio Segura
- Pedro Trapiello as themselves
Also Starring in El Filandón
· 40 more- José María Merino Themselves
- Magín Mayo Santero
- Julio Llamazares Themselves
- Luis Mateo Díez Themselves
- Antonio Pereira Themselves
- Carolina Sarmiento
- Félix Canal
- Roberto Merino
- Mercedes Calvete
- Emma Sarmiento
- Dionisio Álvarez
- José Sobrín
- María Ángeles Sáiz
- Carmen Fidalgo
- Isabel Cueto
- Isaac Sánchez
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- Rosbel Prieto
- Cándido Ferreras
- Jesús Tascón
- María Luisa Martínez
- Luis de Paz
- Gloria Bautista
- Amalia Mures Bautista
- María Gloria Mures Bautista
- Turi Martínez Fernández
- Secundino Pérez Martínez
- Mariano Merayo
- Lola Vega
- Petra Fernández
- Ángel Cueto
- Antonio Feliz
- José Manuel Calvete
- Trinidad Arias
- Camilo Merayo
- Manuela Juan
- Catalina Calvete
- Manuel José Álvarez
- Elisa Alonso
- Obdulia Fernández
- Adela Aldegunde
El Filandón Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Nachtgeschichten” and “La Veillée”.
- Also known as
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- Nachtgeschichten
- La Veillée
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El Filandón FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of El Filandón, each answered in a sentence.
How long is El Filandón?
El Filandón runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was El Filandón released?
El Filandón was released on February 1, 1985.
Who directed El Filandón?
El Filandón was directed by José María Martín Sarmiento.
Who is in the cast of El Filandón?
El Filandón stars Santiago Álvarez, Ângela Ramos and Antonio Segura, among 44 credited actors.
Does El Filandón have a post-credit scene?
No. El Filandón has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is El Filandón in?
The original language of El Filandón is Spanish.
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