The Moment of Truth

The Moment of Truth

1965 · 100 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco's Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape starvation.

Directed by Francesco Rosi · Written by Francesco Rosi

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Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín' Il matador
José Gómez Sevillano L'apoderado
Pedro "Pedrucho" Basauri Il "Maestro"
Linda Christian Linda, American woman
Luque Gago La cuadrilla del matador #1
Salvador Mateo La cuadrilla del matador #2
Manuel Ruiz Serrana La cuadrilla del matador #3
Francisco Cano La cuadrilla del matador #4
Josè Rodriguez Matia La caudrilla del matador #5
Manolo Perez Moratilla La caudrilla del matador #6
Josè Vizcaino La caudrilla del matador #7

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