La trastienda (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 1976, La trastienda is a drama film directed by Jorge Grau, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Pamplona (Spain), 1975: Dr. Navarro, a famous doctor in the city, feels strongly attracted to Juana, his nurse, who is also in love with the doctor. Navarro, however, moved by his strong religious convictions (in fact, he is a numerary member of Opus Dei) remains faithful to his wife and tries by all means to prevent that their relations with Juana break through professional boundaries. For the purpose of that, he orders the nurse will sent to another hospital. This will push Juana to take the initiative and provoke the doctor during San Fermines.
Who’s in it. La trastienda stars María José Cantudo as Juana Ríos, Rosanna Schiaffino as Lourdes, Frederick Stafford as Doctor Navarro (as Frederick Stanford) and Ángel del Pozo as Raimundo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, La trastienda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La trastienda page.
If you liked it. Fans of La trastienda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La trastienda (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La trastienda change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La trastienda worth watching?
- La trastienda 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 La trastienda?
- La trastienda stars María José Cantudo, Rosanna Schiaffino, Frederick Stafford, Ángel del Pozo and José Suárez.
- When was La trastienda released?
- La trastienda was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.