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The Invader (1936): Cast

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The Invader is a 1936 comedy directed by Adrian Brunel, starring Buster Keaton as Leander Proudfoot, Andreas Malandrinos and Lupita Tovar. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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The Invader (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
Adrian Brunel
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Invader About?

The premise of The Invader without spoilers.

A charismatic yet clumsy yachtsman sets out for the south coast of Spain, hoping for adventure, but finds himself entangled with a passionate, manipulative woman who draws him into a perilous game of love and deception, leading to a series of slap‑slap comedic mishaps.

The Invader Themes & Keywords

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  • game
  • barman
  • singer
  • cantina
  • yacht
  • seductress
  • spain
  • sailboat
  • cheeseman
  • cheese
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Cast & crew

The Invader Cast & Characters

Buster Keaton leads the cast as Leander Proudfoot, with Andreas Malandrinos as Carlos the Barman and Lupita Tovar as Lupita Melez. Directed by Adrian Brunel; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Adrian Brunel

More films directed by Adrian Brunel: The Lion Has Wings, The Constant Nymph and Bookworms.

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The Invader Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “An Old Spanish Custom” and “Fanfarronadas”.

Also known as
  • An Old Spanish Custom
  • Fanfarronadas
  • Carambola d'amore
  • L'invasore
  • Un joven tímido
  • 入侵者

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The Invader FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Invader?

The Invader runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was The Invader released?

The Invader was released on January 2, 1936.

Who directed The Invader?

The Invader was directed by Adrian Brunel.

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Who is in the cast of The Invader?

The Invader stars Buster Keaton as Leander Proudfoot, Andreas Malandrinos as Carlos the Barman and Lupita Tovar as Lupita Melez, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Invader have a post-credit scene?

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

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