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El anacoreta (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1976 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1976, El anacoreta is a drama film directed by Juan Estelrich, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Eleven years ago Fernando Tobajas, a man of a certain age, decided to live in the bathroom, in which he created a small apartment, and never leaves it. Tobajas has given up everything except vanity, and his contacts with the world are reduced to visits from friends and messages sent through the toilet inside aspirin tubes in the hope that someone will receive them and know about his existence. Arabel Lee, a beautiful girl, finds one of those messages.

Who’s in it. El anacoreta stars Fernando Fernán Gómez as Fernando Tobajas, José María Mompín as Augusto, Charo Soriano as Marisa and Maribel Ayuso as Clarita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, El anacoreta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El anacoreta page.

If you liked it. Fans of El anacoreta tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch El anacoreta (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for El anacoreta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is El anacoreta worth watching?
El anacoreta holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in El anacoreta?
El anacoreta stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, José María Mompín, Charo Soriano, Maribel Ayuso and Martine Audó.
When was El anacoreta released?
El anacoreta was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.