Ay, Carmela! (1990)
Original title: ¡Ay, Carmela!
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Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.
Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?
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Carmen MauraCarmela
Andrés PajaresPaulino
Gabino DiegoGustavete
José SanchoCapitán
Armando De RazzaTeniente Ripamonte
Mario De CandiaBruno CTV 1º
Miguel RellánTeniente interrogador
Edward ŻentaraSoldado polacoRafael DíazCentinelaChema MazoAlcaldeAntonio FuentesAlférez artillero
Mario MartínCaciqueMovie DNA
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What is Ay, Carmela! about?
Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?
How long is Ay, Carmela!?
Ay, Carmela! has a runtime of 102 minutes.