Murder in the Central Committee (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1982, Murder in the Central Committee is a thriller film directed by Vicente Aranda, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot follows a private detective, an ex communist and former CIA agent, who travels from Barcelona to Madrid to discover the identity of the assassin of the leader of the Spanish Communist party who was stabbed during a blackout while presiding over a meeting of the party's central committee. The film is a thriller with ironic political overtones.
Who’s in it. Murder in the Central Committee stars Patxi Andión as Pepe Carvalho, Victoria Abril as Carmela, Conrado San Martín as Santos and Héctor Alterio as Sepúlveda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Murder in the Central Committee has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $185.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder in the Central Committee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the Central Committee tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the Central Committee (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder in the Central Committee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder in the Central Committee worth watching?
- Murder in the Central Committee holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in the Central Committee?
- Murder in the Central Committee stars Patxi Andión, Victoria Abril, Conrado San Martín, Héctor Alterio and José Vivó.
- When was Murder in the Central Committee released?
- Murder in the Central Committee was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.