Ay, Carmela!
Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.
Genres
Overview
Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$2000000
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
1990-03-16
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
81
Vote Average
6.6
Carmen Maura
Carmela
Andrés Pajares
Paulino
Gabino Diego
Gustavete
José Sancho
Capitán
Armando De Razza
Teniente Ripamonte
Mario De Candia
Bruno CTV 1º
Miguel Rellán
Teniente interrogador
Edward Żentara
Soldado polaco
Rafael Díaz
Centinela
Chema Mazo
Alcalde
Antonio Fuentes
Alférez artillero
Mario Martín
Cacique
Emilio del Valle
Cabo Cardoso
Silvia Casanova
Mujer presa
Alfonso Guirao
Campesino
Felipe García Vélez
Médico
Félix Pardo
Soldado CTV 2º
Manuel Millán
Cabo
Víctor Manuel Mendoza
Oficial
Francisco Ferrer
Oficial
Gabriel Moreno
Oficial
José Hernán Rincón
Músico 1º
Ecuador Rubio
Músico 1º
Jesús Pinto
Músico 1º
Benjamín Torrijo
Músico 2º
Teodoro Vinagre
Músico 2º
Luis Barco
Músico 2º
César Burgos
Músico 2º
Joaquín Sánchez
Músico 2º
Rafael Checa
Músico 2º
José Susi
Músico 2º
Pascual Villaescusa
Músico 2º
Josu Ormaetxe
(uncredited)
Rafael Palmero Jr.
(uncredited)
Maurizio di Razza
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