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The Married and the Minor

1975 · 101 min

A slow, sordid Spanish crime drama that lingers on blackmail and betrayal before turning into a quiet murder mystery.

Directed by
Joaquín Coll Espona
Genres
Drama, Crime
Starring
Javier Escrivá, Pilar Velázquez, Fernando Sancho
Overview
Alicia lives off the men she blackmails with the help of her neighbor, the young Moisés. His victims include his boss, a friend of his, Jaime, and Mr. Borrás. One day she is found dead on the landing of the stairs.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Joaquín Coll Espona
Genres
Drama, Crime
Starring
Javier Escrivá, Pilar Velázquez, Fernando Sancho
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • deception
    • betrayal
    • greed
    • power
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, crime
    Directed by
    Joaquín Coll Espona
    Written by
    Joaquín Coll Espona
    Starring
    Javier Escrivá, Pilar Velázquez, Fernando Sancho, Daniel Martín, Alberto Fernández, Enric Casamitjana, Emilio Laguna, Venancio Muro
    Cinematography
    Jaime Deu Casas
    Runtime
    101 min
    Country
    Spain
    Languages
    Spanish

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