Lázaro de Tormes
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- Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo"
- Karra Elejalde
- Beatriz Rico
- Manuel Alexandre
- Álvaro de Luna
- Agustín Gonzalez
- José Lifante
- Francisco Rabal
- Francisco Algora
- Juan Luis Galiardo
- Emilio Laguna
- Manuel Lozano
- Tina Sainz
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| Directed by | |
| Screenplay by | Fernando Fernán Gómez |
| Produced by | Andrés Vicente Gómez |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Javier Salmones |
| Edited by | Pablo G. del Amo |
| Music by | Roque Baños |
Production company | Lolafilms |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Lázaro de Tormes is a 2001 Spanish comedy film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez and José Luis García Sánchez which stars Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo" as the title character.
Set in the 16th century,[1] the plot concerns about a trial on an adult Lázaro in Toledo. As part of his defence, the character goes on to tell the jury the story of his life (displayed through flashbacks).[2][3] Rather than Lázaro's ability to persuade the folks, he is "saved" by the deus ex machina arrival of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to the city.[3]
Cast
- Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo" as Lázaro[4]
- Karra Elejalde as Arcipreste[5]
- Beatriz Rico as Teresa[5]
- Manuel Alexandre as Ecribano[5]
- Francisco Algora as Ventero[5]
- Álvaro de Luna as Calderero[5]
- Juan Luis Galiardo as Alcalde[5]
- Agustín González as Pedro Machuca[5]
- Emilio Laguna as Fray Gabriel[5]
- José Lifante as Clérigo[5]
- Manuel Lozano as Lazarillo[5]
- Francisco Rabal as El Ciego[5]
- Tina Sáinz as Mujer Mercadillo[5]
- José Alias as Relator[5]
- Eva Serrano as Constanza[5]
Production
Written by Fernando Fernán Gómez, the screenplay is an adaptation of a stage monologue (based in turn on the early modern work).[2] It was initially helmed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, but José Luis García Sánchez took over direction duties and completed the film in the wake of Fernán Gómez's illness during production.[2] Shooting locations included Lupiana and Atienza (province of Guadalajara); Talamanca de Jarama (Madrid region) and Toledo.[6][5]
Release
The film was theatrically released on 19 January 2001.[5]