El diputado (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, El diputado is a drama film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Madrid, Roberto Orbea is a member of the Spanish communist party. He is married to Carmen, and he has been elected as Deputy in the first democratic elections in Spain. But his enemies, the fascist, know his double life. Roberto likes boys, and they hire Juanito to seduce the politician. They fall in love...
Who’s in it. El diputado stars José Sacristán as Roberto Orbea, María Luisa San José as Carmen, José Luis Alonso as Juanito and Enrique Vivó as Eusebio Moreno Pastrana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, El diputado has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $631.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El diputado page.
If you liked it. Fans of El diputado tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El diputado (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El diputado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El diputado worth watching?
- El diputado holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El diputado?
- El diputado stars José Sacristán, María Luisa San José, José Luis Alonso, Enrique Vivó and Agustín González.