Edgar Neville

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Edgar Neville

Born December 28, 1899 · Madrid, Spain

Died April 23, 1967 · aged 67

Edgar Neville Romrée, Count of Berlanga de Duero (1899-1967) was a Spanish diplomat, playwright, and film director. He is considered one of the best directors of post-war Spain. Neville's life could be regarded as eventful. After a short participation in the Rif War as a hussar, Neville entered the artistic world, making friends with figures such as José López Rubio, Luis Buñuel, Federico García …

Known For

La vida en un hiloLa vida en un hilo · 1945
La vida en un hilo
★ 6.11945
MovieDramaRomance
After her husband's sudden death, a young widow leaves her small town to start anew in the big city. On the train, she meets a fortune teller who will fill her in about the life she could've led had she never met her late husband.
The Crime of Bordadores StreetThe Crime of Bordadores Street · 1946
The Crime of Bordadores Street
★ 6.41946
MovieDramaThriller
Madrid, late 19th century. A wealthy woman is found murdered in her home and her maid seems to be the main suspect; but her statement further entangles the case.
La torre de los siete jorobadosLa torre de los siete jorobados · 1944
La torre de los siete jorobados
★ 6.51944
MovieComedyFantasy
In Madrid, Spain, at the end of the 19th century, the young and reckless Basilio seems to be the only person who perceives the spectral presence of Professor Robinsón de Mantua, who begs him to take care of his niece Inés, because she is in grave danger.
Una mujer bajo la lluviaUna mujer bajo la lluvia · 1992
Una mujer bajo la lluvia
★ 5.41992
MovieComedy
La ParralaLa Parrala · 1941
La Parrala
1941
MovieMusicDrama
Film about the flamenco singer Dolores Parrales Moreno "La Parrala".
The Sin of Rogelia SánchezThe Sin of Rogelia Sánchez · 1939
The Sin of Rogelia Sánchez
★ 5.31939
MovieDrama
Rogelia, the orphan of an Asturian miner who died in a work-related accident, marries Máximo, a man as robust as jealous, drunk and violent. But when her husband is jailed, the woman will take advantage to escape with the doctor of the village so as to see the world and perhaps to form a family.
Carnival SundayCarnival Sunday · 1945
Carnival Sunday
★ 5.81945
MovieThrillerComedy
Madrid, Carnival Sunday. A night watchman finds the body of a woman, a rich and greedy moneylender who has apparently been murdered. The prime suspect is a watchmaker who owed her a lot of money.
Café de ParísCafé de París · 1943
Café de París
★ 7.01943
MovieComedy
After suffering a family tragedy, Carmen leaves Spain and emigrates to Paris, where she will make new friends among some of the most peculiar characters who inhabit the bohemian neighborhoods of the city. (Partially lost film.)

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