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The Knight of the Sword (1970): Cast

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The Knight of the Sword is a 1970 historical drama directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, starring Héctor Alterio as Gen. Simón Bolívar, Lautaro Murúa and Alfredo Alcón. It runs 2 hours.

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The Knight of the Sword (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Knight of the Sword About?

The premise of The Knight of the Sword without spoilers.

The life story of Argentine independence hero Jose de San Martin.

The Knight of the Sword Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • epic
  • argentina
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Knight of the Sword Cast & Characters

Héctor Alterio leads the cast as Gen. Simón Bolívar, with Lautaro Murúa as Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins and Alfredo Alcón as Gen. José de San Martín. Directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson; 29 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

More films directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson: Piedra libre, Kid Head, Painted Lips and The Seven Madmen.

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The Knight of the Sword Also Known As

Also known as “Estirpe de raza”.

Also known as
  • Estirpe de raza

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The Knight of the Sword FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Knight of the Sword?

The Knight of the Sword runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Knight of the Sword released?

The Knight of the Sword was released on March 25, 1970.

Who directed The Knight of the Sword?

The Knight of the Sword was directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.

More films by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Who is in the cast of The Knight of the Sword?

The Knight of the Sword stars Héctor Alterio as Gen. Simón Bolívar, Lautaro Murúa as Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins and Alfredo Alcón as Gen. José de San Martín, among 29 credited actors.

Does The Knight of the Sword have a post-credit scene?

No. The Knight of the Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Knight of the Sword in?

The original language of The Knight of the Sword is Spanish.

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