Soldados de plomo (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1983, Soldados de plomo is a drama film directed by José Sacristán, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Andrew returns to his hometown after a long absence. His father was a military high society who abandoned his wife to join the mother of Andrew, one cupletista second row. The reason for his return is to take over an old inheritance left him by his father: A semirruinoso house that is about to be declared a historic monument. But his desire to settle the matter soon are broken by the intrusion of his brother Ramon in buying the house. Andrés relationships with his family and with old attorney Don Dimas and her daughter Whitey complicated.
Who’s in it. Soldados de plomo stars Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Dimas, José Sacristán as Andrés, Sílvia Munt as Blanquita and Assumpta Serna as Elena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Soldados de plomo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soldados de plomo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soldados de plomo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soldados de plomo (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soldados de plomo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Soldados de plomo worth watching?
- Soldados de plomo holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soldados de plomo?
- Soldados de plomo stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Sacristán, Sílvia Munt, Assumpta Serna and Amparo Rivelles.
- When was Soldados de plomo released?
- Soldados de plomo was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.