The Nail (1944)
Original title: El clavo
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The sublime romance of an enigmatic love
Mérida Nueva, Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed. When he investigates the case in depth, his suspicions fall on the woman who was going to marry the deceased.
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Amparo RivellesBlanca
Rafael DuránJavier Zarco
Juan EspantaleónJuan
Milagros LealAuthoritarian Lady
Joaquín RoaBerrugo
Irene Caba AlbaOld Female WitnessJuan CalvoPeasant
Ramón MartoriProsecutor
Rafaela SatorrésDoña Blanca
José María LadoAlfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral
Félix FernándezBizquerraAlfonso de CórdobaCarrascoKeywords
Madrid, spain19th centuryMysterious deathBased on short storyJudgeStagecoachTrial witnessMurder trialBased on storyNail
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Mystery · RomanceTheme affinityMadrid Spain · 19th Century · Mysterious DeathMood preferenceRomanceNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShort
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What is The Nail about?
Mérida Nueva, Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed. When he investigates the case in depth, his suspicions fall on the woman who was going to marry the deceased.
How long is The Nail?
The Nail has a runtime of 89 minutes.