The Violin (2005): Cast & Box Office
The Violin is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Francisco Vargas, starring Mercedes Hernández as Jacinta, Silverio Palacios and Dagoberto Gama. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Francisco Vargas
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Violin About?
The premise of The Violin without spoilers.
In an unnamed Latin American country similar to Mexico, the government fights a rural insurgency with torture, rape and murder. Soldiers block a town, cutting rebels off from a hidden ammo cache. A grandfather carries a violin to cross a checkpoint. The officer lets him pass but orders a daily music lesson, making the violin an act of resistance.
The Violin Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- guerrilla
- soldier
- violin
- rebel
- ammunition
- torture
- rape
- music lesson
- assault
- prostitute
- bar
- village
+11 more Show fewer
- street musician
- pistol
- musician
- insurrection
- gun
- grandfather grandson relationship
- father son relationship
- cruelty
- cornfield
- cantina
- ambush
The Violin Cast & Characters
Mercedes Hernández leads the cast as Jacinta, with Silverio Palacios as Comandante Cayetano and Dagoberto Gama as Capitán. Directed by Francisco Vargas; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francisco Vargas
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Mercedes Hernández as Jacinta - Silverio Palacios as Comandante Cayetano
- Dagoberto Gama as Capitán
- Fermín Martínez as Teniente
Also Starring in The Violin
· 15 more- Gerardo Taracena Genaro
- Ángeles Cruz Jefa Guerrillera 1
- Justo Martínez Hacendado
- Carlos Gallardo Soldado Colaborador
- Alfonso López Jefe Guerrillero 3
- Ariel Galván Joaquín
- Cristina Domínguez Desplazada
- Octavio Castro Zacarías
- Ángel Tavira Don Plutarco
- Mario Garibaldi Lucio
- Humberto Castillo Niño Mensajero
- Cornelio Cruz Vendedora
- Francisco Casasola Cabo
- Yomotlazoalli Vendedor de Armas
- Esteban Castellanos Manuel
The Violin Box Office
The Violin grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $65,298 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $65.3K
- International
- $1.1M
The Violin Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Le Violon” and “הכינור”.
- Also known as
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- Le Violon
- הכינור
- O Violino
- Keman
- 小提琴革命曲
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The Violin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Violin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Violin?
The Violin runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Violin released?
The Violin was released on March 11, 2005.
Who directed The Violin?
The Violin was directed by Francisco Vargas.
Who is in the cast of The Violin?
The Violin stars Mercedes Hernández as Jacinta, Silverio Palacios as Comandante Cayetano and Dagoberto Gama as Capitán, among 19 credited actors.
How much did The Violin make at the box office?
The Violin grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($65,298 domestic, $1.1 million international).
Does The Violin have a post-credit scene?
No. The Violin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Violin in?
The original language of The Violin is Spanish.
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