Sonatas (1959): Cast
Sonatas is a 1959 adventure drama directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, starring Rafael Bardem as Juan Manuel Montenegro, Fernando Rey and Ada Carrasco. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Juan Antonio Bardem
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sonatas About?
The premise of Sonatas without spoilers.
In the autumn of 1824, Javier Montenegro is sentenced to hang, but Captain Casares spares him. In exchange, the condemned Bradomin Marquis promises to aid Casares in fleeing to America. The film adapts Ramón María del Valle‑Inclan’s “Sonata de Otoño” and “Sonata de Estío,” incorporating elements from the author’s later works.
Sonatas Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- melodrama
- escape
- arrest
- 1830s
- convent
- mexico
- colonialism
- galicia
- 1820s
- based on book
Sonatas Cast & Characters
Rafael Bardem leads the cast as Juan Manuel Montenegro, with Fernando Rey as Captain Casares and Ada Carrasco as Nana. Directed by Juan Antonio Bardem; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Juan Antonio Bardem
- Rafael Bardem as Juan Manuel Montenegro
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Fernando Rey as Captain Casares -
Ada Carrasco as Nana - Francisco Rabal as Marqués Javier de Bradomín
Also Starring in Sonatas
· 42 more- Manuel Alexandre Teniente Andrade
- Xan das Bolas Tercer centinela
- Manuel Dondé Campesino
- José Chávez Primer sargento
- José Manuel Martín Primer centinela
- Leonor Gómez Pueblerina (uncredited)
- Enrique Lucero Militar prisionero
- Armando Acosta Jugador de cartas (uncredited)
- Manuel Arbó Coronel
- Ignacio López Tarso Jefe de guerrilleros
- José Torvay Segundo sargento
- José Muñoz Celso (uncredited)
- Rufino Inglés Doctor
- María Félix La Niña Chole
- Noé Murayama Teniente Gaviño
- José María Prada Molinero
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- Regino Herrera Militar (uncredited)
- David Reynoso Teniente Elizondo
- Josefina Serratosa Molinera
- Arturo Fernández Mesonero (uncredited)
- Roberto Meyer Macario Salas, viejo prisionero
- Carlos Casaravilla Conde de Brandeso
- Carlos Rivas Juan Guzmán
- Guillermo Bravo Sosa Jugador (uncredited)
- Aurora Bautista Concha
- Emilio Garibay Teniente (uncredited)
- Elodia Hernández Hermana tornera (uncredited)
- Amado Zumaya Carcelero (uncredited)
- Ricardo Adalid Oficial (uncredited)
- Agustín Fernández Guerrillero
- Matilde Muñoz Sampedro Candelaria
- Porfiria Sanchiz Bruja
- Manuel Peiró Estudiante
- Mario Berriatúa El Rubio
- Antonio Leo Complice de Juan (uncredited)
- José Dupeyrón Méndigo (uncredited)
- Eduardo Moreno Hijo del campesino (uncredited)
- Joaquín Jordá
- Edmundo Barbero Hermano Lope
- Rogelio 'Frijolitos' Jiménez Pons
- Nela Conjiu Joven loca
- Micaela Castejón Madre abadesa
Sonatas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sonatas.
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Sonatas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sonatas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sonatas?
Sonatas runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Sonatas released?
Sonatas was released on October 12, 1959.
Who directed Sonatas?
Sonatas was directed by Juan Antonio Bardem.
More films by Juan Antonio Bardem Who is in the cast of Sonatas?
Sonatas stars Rafael Bardem as Juan Manuel Montenegro, Fernando Rey as Captain Casares and Ada Carrasco as Nana, among 46 credited actors.
Does Sonatas have a post-credit scene?
No. Sonatas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sonatas in?
The original language of Sonatas is Spanish.
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