Vera, a Cruel Tale (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, Vera, a Cruel Tale is a drama film directed by Josefina Molina, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. South of France, XIX century. Alfredo de Quiroga, a Spanish gentleman in exile, is reluctant to admit that Vera, his wife, has died. Very concerned, begins to rebuild its surroundings as if she were still alive. The objects, dialogues, gestures ... again everything is back to make sense to him. Even his faithful butler rests on this fiction. But one day, by accident, he meets the daughter of the notary and his world begins to crumble.
Who’s in it. Vera, a Cruel Tale stars Fernando Fernán Gómez as Roger, Mel Humphreys as Vera, Víctor Valverde as Alfredo Quiroga and Julieta Serrano as María, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Vera, a Cruel Tale 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 Vera, a Cruel Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vera, a Cruel Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vera, a Cruel Tale (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vera, a Cruel Tale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vera, a Cruel Tale worth watching?
- Vera, a Cruel Tale 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 Vera, a Cruel Tale?
- Vera, a Cruel Tale stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Mel Humphreys, Víctor Valverde, Julieta Serrano and Alfredo Mayo.
- When was Vera, a Cruel Tale released?
- Vera, a Cruel Tale was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.