El Lazarillo de Tormes (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, El Lazarillo de Tormes is a comedy and drama film directed by César Fernández Ardavín, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of the anonymous sixteenth century novel Lazarillo de Tormes (1554), it tells the story of Lazarillo, a poor boy who has to live by his wits after being sold to a series of cruel masters.
Who’s in it. El Lazarillo de Tormes stars Marco Paoletti as Lazarillo, Juanjo Menéndez as El escudero, Juana Cáceres as Mujer sacristán and Carlos Casaravilla as Ciego, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, El Lazarillo de Tormes 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 Lazarillo de Tormes page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Lazarillo de Tormes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Lazarillo de Tormes (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Lazarillo de Tormes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Lazarillo de Tormes worth watching?
- El Lazarillo de Tormes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Lazarillo de Tormes?
- El Lazarillo de Tormes stars Marco Paoletti, Juanjo Menéndez, Juana Cáceres, Carlos Casaravilla and Memmo Carotenuto.
- When was El Lazarillo de Tormes released?
- El Lazarillo de Tormes was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.