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The Enchanted Forest (1987): Cast

The Enchanted Forest (1987) movie poster

The Enchanted Forest is a 1987 comedy directed by José Luis Cuerda, starring Alfredo Landa as Malvís, Fernando Rey and Manuel Alexandre. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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The Enchanted Forest (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Enchanted Forest About?

The premise of The Enchanted Forest without spoilers.

Set in the forests of Galicia in northern Spain, frustrated day laborer Malvís, fed up with his dead‑end existence, turns to petty crime. As a clumsy bandit, he robs passing travelers in hopes of gaining a reputation, while navigating woods inhabited by vivid, colorful characters.

The Enchanted Forest Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • misty forest
  • hold up man
  • witchcraft
  • hen
  • rural setting
  • dog
  • cigar smoking
  • dancing
  • holy water
  • mole
  • well digger
  • aunt niece relationship
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  • burial
  • priest
  • cow gives birth
  • train
  • galicia
  • forest
  • bandit
  • artificial leg
  • ghost
  • death of child
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Enchanted Forest Cast & Characters

Alfredo Landa leads the cast as Malvís, with Fernando Rey as Mr. D'Abondo and Manuel Alexandre as Roque Freire. Directed by José Luis Cuerda; 41 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from José Luis Cuerda

More films directed by José Luis Cuerda, best-rated first: Butterfly Tongues, The Blind Sunflowers, The Education of Fairies and On Earth as It Is in Heaven.

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The Enchanted Forest Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “活树林” and “Il bosco animato”.

Also known as
  • 活树林
  • Il bosco animato

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The Enchanted Forest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Enchanted Forest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Enchanted Forest?

The Enchanted Forest runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was The Enchanted Forest released?

The Enchanted Forest was released on October 2, 1987.

Who directed The Enchanted Forest?

The Enchanted Forest was directed by José Luis Cuerda.

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Who is in the cast of The Enchanted Forest?

The Enchanted Forest stars Alfredo Landa as Malvís, Fernando Rey as Mr. D'Abondo and Manuel Alexandre as Roque Freire, among 41 credited actors.

Does The Enchanted Forest have a post-credit scene?

No. The Enchanted Forest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Enchanted Forest in?

The original language of The Enchanted Forest is Spanish.

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