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Lute: Forge On or Die

September 19, 1987 2h 3m 5.7/10 (37 votes)

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

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Release Date September 19, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 2h 3m 123 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (37 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

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.