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A las cinco de la tarde (1961)

103 min · Drama

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Directors

Juan Antonio Bardem

Cast

Francisco Rabal, Enrique Diosdado, Germán Cobos, Núria Espert, Julia Gutiérrez Caba, Manuel Zarzo, Vicente Ros, Domingo Rivas, Antonio Martínez, Antonio García Quijada

Two bullfighters at opposite stages of their careers face a crucial contest amid a critical view of bullfighting.

The story

Set against a critical view of the bullfighting world, the story centers on a rivalry between two bullfighters preparing for a crucial bullfight. One is in decline and fearful, while the other is at the peak of his career. Their opposing circumstances frame the contest as a turning point for both careers, with the rivalry placing their contrasting positions in the bullfighting world at its center.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

A critical view of the bullfighting world, centered on the rivalry between two bullfighters facing a crucial bullfight in both their careers. One is already in decline and fearful; the other is at the peak of his career.

Genres

Drama

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