Cotolay (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1965, Cotolay is a history film directed by José Antonio Nieves Conde, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. St Francis arriving in Santiago with two other monks - Juan of Florence and Bernardo de Quintavalle - during a pilgrimage there to visit the tomb of St James the Apostle in the cathedral. He receives a divine revelation to tarry there until the meaning of his vision becomes clear. Faint with hunger he meets Cotolay (the 14-year-old Didier Haudepin) who gives the monks (stolen) figs to eat and leads them to the nearby Mount Pedroso where logging-master Tarna gives them food and lodging in return for work during their stay. While praying on the mountain St Francis believes he has been divinely instructed that his order of mendicant friars...
Who’s in it. Cotolay stars Vicente Parra as Francisco of Assisi, Didier Haudepin as Cotolaya 'Cotolay', José Bódalo as Master Mateo and José Bastida as Bernardo de Quintanar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Cotolay sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cotolay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cotolay tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cotolay (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cotolay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cotolay worth watching?
- Cotolay holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cotolay?
- Cotolay stars Vicente Parra, Didier Haudepin, José Bódalo, José Bastida and Roberto Rey.
- When was Cotolay released?
- Cotolay was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.