Lute: Forge On or Die
Originally released in 1987. Lute: Forge On or Die is a drama film. directed by Vicente Aranda. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Imanol Arias, Victoria Abril, and Antonio Valero
Synopsis
In Spain of the 1960s, a poor family of quinquis - a nomadic ethnic group with a tradition as old as that of the gypsises of Spain but with even more obscure origins - have a nomadic life marked by poverty. The son, Eleuterio Sánchez Rodriguez, nicknamed "El Lute", steals some chickens and is condemned to six months in jail. El Lute moves to the slum outskirts of Madrid with his common law wife, Chelo, starting an itinerant life as a peddler of pots and pans and living in a quinqui shantytown. He gradually embarks upon as life of petty criminality, eventually participating in the theft of a jewelry store during which a bystander is killed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (37 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Imanol Arias
as Eluterio Sánchez 'El Lute'
Victoria Abril
as Chelo
Antonio Valero
as Raimundo Medrano
Carlos Tristancho
as Juan José Agudo
Diana Peñalver
as Esperanza
Margarita Calahorra
as La Madre de Chelo
Manuel de Blas
as Policía
Luis Marín
as Policía
Alicia Agut
as Señora 1
José Luis Alexandre
as Policía
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- MGC Producciones Cinematográficas y Audiovisuales
- Multivideo
- TVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lute: Forge On or Die about?
In Spain of the 1960s, a poor family of quinquis - a nomadic ethnic group with a tradition as old as that of the gypsises of Spain but with even more obscure origins - have a nomadic life marked by...
Who directed Lute: Forge On or Die?
Lute: Forge On or Die was directed by Vicente Aranda.
How long is Lute: Forge On or Die?
Lute: Forge On or Die has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Lute: Forge On or Die released?
Lute: Forge On or Die was released on September 19, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lute: Forge On or Die?
The main cast of Lute: Forge On or Die includes Imanol Arias, Victoria Abril, Antonio Valero, Carlos Tristancho, Diana Peñalver.