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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageES
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime, History
Votes1
DirectorOscar Valdés
WritersSergio Giral
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsEl extraño caso de Rachel K
About El extraño caso de Rachel K
Based on a real event, the action takes place in Havana in 1931, during the dictatorship of Gerardo Machado. Rachel, a young French showgirl, is murdered during an orgy involving personalities of the bourgeoisie and politics. The tabloid press echoes the story to divert public attention from the serious social problems that affect the country. The governors on their part order to silence the case to protect the characters involved.
Directed by Oscar Valdés, El extraño caso de Rachel K leans on a strong ensemble — Carlos López Moctezuma, Rafael Alonso, Mario Balmaseda — 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 drama titles of 1973.
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