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Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man. - Ay, Carmela!
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Title: Ay, Carmela!

Release Date: 16 Mar 1990

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, War

Director: Ellepi Films, Iberoamericana Films Internacional, TVE

Production Companies: Ellepi Films, Iberoamericana Films Internacional, TVE

Overview: Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (81 votes)

Cast

  • Carmela: Carmen Maura
  • Paulino: Andrés Pajares
  • Gustavete: Gabino Diego
  • Capitán: José Sancho
  • Teniente Ripamonte: Armando De Razza
  • Bruno CTV 1º: Mario De Candia
  • Teniente interrogador: Miguel Rellán
  • Soldado polaco: Edward Żentara
  • Centinela: Rafael Díaz
  • Alcalde: Chema Mazo
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