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José Luis Madrid

Born April 11, 1933 · Madrid, Spain

Died July 19, 1999 · aged 66

José Luis Madrid is rather a man of cinema than a filmmaker, because apart from director, producer and screenwriter, he also was a member of the boards of producing American Films, SL, Andorra Films, SA, Cinefilms, SL, Theatrical Production Ufesa, SA, Servifilms, SL, Kfilms, SA, José Luis Madrid, PC, Film Cooperative Collects and Tilman Films, in positions ranging from owner to chairperson, and al…

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The Horrible Sexy VampireThe Horrible Sexy Vampire · 1971
The Horrible Sexy Vampire
★ 4.61971
MovieHorror
Some kind of sadist, but not human, is murdering people. A doctor is convinced that the killings are the evil workings of a reclusive odd baron who died many years ago.
Death on a Rainy DayDeath on a Rainy Day · 1967
Death on a Rainy Day
★ 6.51967
MovieActionThriller
Two French agents fight a Chinese sect that aims to control the American Secretary of Defence via high-tech medicine, so that he would start a world war.
Who Killed Johnny R.?Who Killed Johnny R.? · 1966
Who Killed Johnny R.?
★ 7.71966
MovieWestern
An assumed-dead gangster wants to implicate a completely innocent man to pay for his crimes so he can give the slip to his avengers and persecutors.
Seven Murders for Scotland YardSeven Murders for Scotland Yard · 1972
Seven Murders for Scotland Yard
★ 4.51972
MovieHorrorMystery
Several murders have taken place in London. All the victims are prostitutes and the murderer is using the same techniques as Jack the Ripper. Peter Dockerman, an ex-acrobat and husband of one of the victims is the prime suspect. But whoever the killer is has cannibalistic tendencies and if Scotland Yard doesn't solve the murders quickly the evidence just might be eaten!
The Crimes of PetiotThe Crimes of Petiot · 1973
The Crimes of Petiot
★ 6.21973
MovieCrimeHorror
Some deeds done by a Nazi in France during World War II lead to more killings in the present. Are they revenge, or is there another motive? Both civilians and police tries to solve the mystery.
Memorias del general EscobarMemorias del general Escobar · 1984
Memorias del general Escobar
★ 10.01984
MovieHistory
After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic. Despite being a man of deep religious convictions, Antonio Escobar decided to make an oath honoring the legally constituted government of the Second Spanish Republic against the military uprising led by Francisco Franco and supported by the Catholic Church. While waiting for his execution in prison, he recalls the beginning of the Civil War, the years of battles during which he ascended to the rank of General, and his own decisions, of which he has no regrets. With a clear conscience, Escobar waits his own execution with the calm of those who know they have done their duty. "If my life and that of all who have fallen serves to avoid this from happening again, our blood will not have been in vain" - Antonio Escobar Huerta.
El último tango en MadridEl último tango en Madrid · 1975
El último tango en Madrid
★ 8.51975
MovieComedy
Comando Txikia: muerte de un presidenteComando Txikia: muerte de un presidente · 1976
Comando Txikia: muerte de un presidente
★ 6.31976
MovieDrama
Madrid, November 20, 1973. The Txikia commando unit of the terrorist group ETA planned and carried out the attack that killed Prime Minister Luis Carrero Blanco.

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Memorias del general EscobarMemorias del general Escobar · 1984
Memorias del general Escobar
★ 10.01984
MovieHistory
After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic. Despite being a man of deep religious convictions, Antonio Escobar decided to make an oath honoring the legally constituted government of the Second Spanish Republic against the military uprising led by Francisco Franco and supported by the Catholic Church. While waiting for his execution in prison, he recalls the beginning of the Civil War, the years of battles during which he ascended to the rank of General, and his own decisions, of which he has no regrets. With a clear conscience, Escobar waits his own execution with the calm of those who know they have done their duty. "If my life and that of all who have fallen serves to avoid this from happening again, our blood will not have been in vain" - Antonio Escobar Huerta.

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