El indulto (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1960, El indulto is a drama film directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Spain, 1906: in a small village and pregnant after having been raped, Antonia is forced to marry the brutal Lucas to save her honor. But the mother of the girl pays Lucas 20,000 reales so that the man will never get any closer to Antonia or the child to be born. The man's bad temper will take him to jail and Antonia will try to remake his life with Pedro, Luca's brother. However, despite how far they may go, the couple are distressed at the prospect of Lucas being pardoned and seeking them after leaving prison.
Who’s in it. El indulto stars Concha Velasco as Antonia, Pedro Armendáriz as Lucas Sánchez Parrondo, Manuel Monroy as Pedro Sánchez Parrondo and Rafaela Aparicio as Pastelera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, El indulto has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El indulto page.
If you liked it. Fans of El indulto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El indulto (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El indulto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El indulto worth watching?
- El indulto holds an audience score of 4.9 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 indulto?
- El indulto stars Concha Velasco, Pedro Armendáriz, Manuel Monroy, Rafaela Aparicio and Ángel del Pozo.
- When was El indulto released?
- El indulto was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.