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The Huckster (2014): Cast & Plot

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The Huckster is a 2014 short drama horror film directed by Nacho Ruipérez, starring Ana Torrent as Madre, Marina Alegre and Alex Viciano. It runs 28 minutes.

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The Huckster (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
Nacho Ruipérez
Genres
Horror , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Huckster About?

The premise of The Huckster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Within a sprawling, old mansion, nine children endure abuse at the hands of a cold and controlling woman who insists they call her "Mother." The unsettling environment is further complicated by the arrival of a new child, Teresita, whose presence brings unexpected challenges and unravels the established order within the household.

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Cast & crew

The Huckster Cast & Characters

Ana Torrent leads the cast as Madre, with Marina Alegre as Angelita and Alex Viciano. Directed by Nacho Ruipérez.

From the director

More from Nacho Ruipérez

One more film directed by Nacho Ruipérez: The Uncovering.

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Plot

The Huckster Plot Summary

What happens in The Huckster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Victor Norman, a World War II veteran turned radio advertising executive, returns home with the weight of the recent conflict and the challenge of rebuilding his career. In a bid to appear nonchalant about his prospects, he intentionally splurges a portion of his funds, leaving himself with only a slim cushion of $50 as he sets out to secure a new position in the advertising world.

Full summary

The whole story of The Huckster, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Huckster?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrays Victor Norman, the World War II veteran and advertising executive?

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FAQ

The Huckster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Huckster?

The Huckster runs 28 minutes.

When was The Huckster released?

The Huckster was released on May 1, 2014.

Who directed The Huckster?

The Huckster was directed by Nacho Ruipérez.

More films by Nacho Ruipérez

Who is in the cast of The Huckster?

The Huckster stars Ana Torrent as Madre, Marina Alegre as Angelita and Alex Viciano.

Does The Huckster have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Huckster in?

The original language of The Huckster is Spanish.

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