Uncle Hyacynth

Uncle Hyacynth

Uncle Hyacynth

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Uncle Hyacynth

1956

1h 27m

6.7(26 votes)

Drama

Overview

Hyacinth, a former matador who lives miserably with his nephew Pepote, receives a letter reminding him that, as agreed a few days before, he must participate in a bullfight to be held that same afternoon.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Pablito Calvo

Pablito Calvo

Pepote

Antonio Vico

Antonio Vico

Jacinto

José Marco Davó

José Marco Davó

Police Inspector

Juan Calvo

Juan Calvo

Used Clothing Salesman

Mariano Azaña

Mariano Azaña

Match Salesman

Pastora Peña

Pastora Peña

Stamp Saleswoman

Julio Sanjuán

Julio Sanjuán

Barrel Organ Player

Miguel Gila

Paco

José Isbert

José Isbert

Sánchez

Adriano Domínguez

Adriano Domínguez

Police Officer

Creative team

Directed by: Ladislao Vajda
Written by: Max Körner
Andrés Laszlo

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