The Transsexual (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1977, The Transsexual is a drama film directed by José Jara, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Sympathetic look at the tragic life of cabaret singer Lorna, who was born a man but really just wants to be a woman. She meets a man who loves her but she can't tell him the truth and decides instead to get an operation so she'll be all woman.
Who’s in it. The Transsexual stars Ágata Lys as Lona, Vicente Parra as Eduardo, Paul Naschy as Sergio and Sandra Alberti as Loti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Transsexual has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Transsexual page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Transsexual tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Transsexual (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Transsexual change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Transsexual worth watching?
- The Transsexual holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Transsexual?
- The Transsexual stars Ágata Lys, Vicente Parra, Paul Naschy, Sandra Alberti and Eva Robin.
- When was The Transsexual released?
- The Transsexual was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.