The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Pedro OleaDirector
- Pedro OleaScreenplay
- Arturo Pérez-ReverteScreenplay
- Francisco PradaScreenplay
- Antonio LarretaScreenplay
Cast
- Omero AntonuttiDon Jaime Astarloa
- Assumpta SernaAdela de Otero
- Joaquim de AlmeidaLuis de Ayala
- José Luis López VázquezCampillo
- Miguel RellánAgapito Carceles
- Alberto ClosasSalanova
- Elisa MatillaLucía
- Ramón GoyanesIsidro
- Juan Jesús ValverdeCarreño
- Francisco VidalRomero
- Tomás RepilaGustavo
- Marcos TizónAlejandro
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookideologysword fight