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El Sur(1983)
Status: Released
Date: 1983-05-18
77%
139 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Overview:
A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Spain,
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Elías Querejeta PC
Chloë Productions
Movie: El Sur
Top 10 Billed Cast
Omero Antonutti
Agustín Arenas
Icíar Bollaín
Estrella - 15 años
Lola Cardona
Julia
Rafaela Aparicio
Milagros
Aurore Clément
Irene Ríos / Laura
Francisco Merino
Enamorado
José Vivó
Camarero
Germaine Montero
Doña Rosario
Video Trailer El Sur
Video: Re-release Trailer [Subtitled]
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Re-release Trailer [Subtitled]
Mark Kermode reviews El Sur (1983) | BFI Player
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Re-release Trailer [Subtitled] - Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews El Sur (1983) | BFI Player - Featurette
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