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El Litri y su sombra

1960Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about a real life story and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Biopic about Miguel Báez "El Litri", a descendant of two generations of bullfighters: his older brother touched the glory before he died at twenty years after being gored and complicated by gangrene. His father begged everyone until the last minute that they keep him away from the arena, but "El Litri" knew since childhood that his destiny was to succeed in the world of the bulls

Feels like

  • Tragic Bullfighting Biopic
  • Generational Legacy
  • Spanish Cultural Drama
  • Destiny and Doom
  • Visceral Sports Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical Realism
  • Melodramatic Tone

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Rafael Gil
Written by
Agustín de Foxá
Produced by
Andrés Velasco, Juan de Rada
Music by
Manuel Parada

Everyone

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Facts

February 2, 1960 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 2, 1960
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream El Litri y su sombra?"

Questions about El Litri y su sombra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Litri y su sombra?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is El Litri y su sombra worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.3).

Is El Litri y su sombra okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is El Litri y su sombra plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is El Litri y su sombra in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.