El río que nos lleva
1989 Spanish film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
El río que nos lleva is a 1989 Spanish drama film directed by Antonio del Real based on the novel of the same name by José Luis Sampedro. It stars Tony Peck, Alfredo Landa, and Eulàlia Ramon.
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| Directed by | Antonio del Real |
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| Cinematography | Federico Ribes |
| Edited by | Miguel González Sinde |
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Production company | Producciones Dulcinea |
| Distributed by | Lauren Films |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Set in 1946, the plot depicts the last log driving in the Tagus from Peralejos de las Truchas to Aranjuez, focusing on the plight of Roy Shannon, an Irishman joining a group of humble gancheros (log drivers) led by El Americano.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Alfredo Landa as El Americano[4]
- Tony Peck as Roy Shannon[4]
- Eulàlia Ramon as Paula[4]
- Santiago Ramos as Dámaso[4]
- Mario Pardo as Seco[4]
- Fernando Fernán-Gómez as Don Ángel[4]
- Antonio Gamero as Cacholo[4]
- Concha Cuetos as Cándida[4]
- Juanjo Artero as Rubio[4]
- Ovidi Montllor as Cuatrodedos[4]
Production
The film is a Producciones Dulcinea production.[5] It was shot almost entirely in the province of Guadalajara.[3]
Release
The film received a pre-screening at the Cine Fuencarral on 28 September 1989.[6][7] Distributed by Lauren Films,[6] it was released theatrically in Spain on 29 September 1989.[8] It grossed 36,026,125 million ₧ (94,730 admissions).[9]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 1990 | 4th Goya Awards | Best Actor | Alfredo Landa | Nominated | [10] |
See also
References
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