Released:
1985-08-29

Overview:
Hypocrisy and betrayal are the two dramatic pivots in this effective, emotionally gripping tragedy about the life and death of Paco (Antonio Banderas), a Spanish peasant who had been fighting against the feudal landowning system that kept farmers impoverished. Paco's life is told in flashbacks by a priest (Antonio Ferrandis) who is seen officiating at an anniversary mass attended by three wealthy landowners and no one else. The priest recalls Paco's baptism, his communion, his marriage ceremony and then his work for the peasants as he advocated and led them in a land-reform movement. The rest of the story will rest heavy on the priest's conscience, as he looks out at his empty church.

Director:
Francesc Betriu

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Crime, War, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Antonio Banderas
  as
  Paco
• 
  Terele Pávez
  as
  Jerónima
• 
  Francisco Algora
  as
  Zapatero
• 
  Simón Andreu
  as
  Don Cástulo
• 
  Mari Carmen Alvarado
  as
  Abuela