Uncle Hyacynth

Uncle Hyacynth

1956 · 87 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

Hyacinth, a former matador who lives miserably with his nephew Pepote, receives a letter reminding him that, as agreed a few days before, he must participate in a bullfight to be held that same afternoon.

Directed by Ladislao Vajda · Written by Max Körner

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