The Eavesdropper
1966 Argentine film
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The Eavesdropper (Spanish: El ojo que espía), also known as El ojo de la cerradura, is a 1966 film directed by Argentine filmmaker Leopoldo Torre Nilsson. It was financed with the U.S. company Columbia Pictures.[1]
Janet Margolin
| The Eavesdropper | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Leopoldo Torre Nilsson |
| Written by | Beatriz Guido |
| Produced by | Paul Heller |
| Starring | Stathis Giallelis Janet Margolin |
| Cinematography | Alberto Etchebehere |
| Edited by | Jacinto Cascales |
| Music by | Ruben López Furst |
| Distributed by | Royal Films International |
Release dates |
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Running time | 102 minute |
| Countries | Argentina United States |
| Languages | Spanish English |
Cast
- Stathis Giallelis as Martin Casals
- Janet Margolin as Inés
- Lautaro Murúa as Hernán Ramallo
- Leonardo Favio as Santos
- Nelly Meden as Lola
- Ignacio de Soroa as Ramón Casal
- Elena Cortesina as Mariquita
Release
The film screened at the 9th Mar del Plata International Film Festival, which was held from 2 to 12 March 1966.[2] The film premiered in Buenos Aires on 1 September 1966.[3] It was released in two versions: an English-language version at Cine Iguazú and a Spanish-language version at other cinemas.[4] The film made its U.S. debut under the title The Eavesdropper at the New York Film Festival on 14 September 1966.[5]
Reception
The film was received well at international film festivals.[6]
Awards
The film won the 1967 Silver Condor Award for Best Director.
