A young ex-seminarian named José is doing his military service in Córdoba. There he meets Carmen, a beautiful flamenco dancer who falls madly in love, to the point that he steals to get money for her, so he will be imprisoned. José does not support the separation and, when he is driven by the Civil Guard on a train, he runs off by jumping out the window. He then left for Madrid in search of Carmen, who now lives in the company of his uncle, the lame, master of dancers. The woman welcomes José coldly, although they engage in a strange and tense relationship behind the back of El Morao, her former pimp, who lives with her again.
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Julián Mateos
José
Known for
Return of the Seven
The Hellbenders
Sara Lezana
Carmen
Known for
Strange Voyage
Manuel Rojas
Rafael de Córdoba
El Morao
Also in
Every Day Is a Holiday
Bewitched Love
Pedro del Rey
Enrique Morente
Cantaor
Also in
Flamenco
Ramiro Gómez
Elena Sáez
José Nieto
Jefe de Carmen
Known for
The Miracle of Marcelino
Red Sun
Julio Vallejo
Erasmo Pascual
Rafael
Known for
The Executioner
María de Elena
Julio Diamante Director · Elena Sáez Screenplay Manuel Rojas Cinematographer
First release January 26, 1976 · Produced in Spain · Production Richard Films P.C.
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Isaac Hernández Poncela
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Richard Films P.C.
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Spain
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Spanish
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Spanish
Release dates
Spain · January 26, 1976
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No release date listed for United States.
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