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Release Year1970
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorRafael Gil
WritersRafael J. Salvia
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEl hombre que se quiso matar
About El hombre que se quiso matar
Things go terribly wrong for Federico. He lost his job as professor of Latin and his girlfriend has left him for a dental technician. So, he decides to commit suicide. After several failed attempts, including the throw from the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, he decides to take advantage of his decision and get rid of a society that has been hostile. Remake of a 1942 film by the same director, Rafael Gil.
Directed by Rafael Gil, El hombre que se quiso matar leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Leblanc, Antonio Garisa, Elisa Ramírez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1970.
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