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Blood of May
Genres
History
Overview
Revolution in Spain, around the events of 2 May 1808, when the people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation.
Details
Budget
$16300000
Revenue
$2800000
Runtime
152 min
Release Date
2008-10-03
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Quim Gutiérrez
Gabriel
Paula Echevarría
Inés
Tina Sainz
Doña Restituta
Lucía Jiménez
Plata
Natalia Millán
Anastasia
Juan Calot
Marqués
Alfonso Delgado
Señor Burguillos
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
Regente de imprenta
Carlos Larrañaga
Isidoro Máiquez
Bárbara Santa-Cruz
Mesonera del ventorro de la morería
Manuel Tejada
Godoy
Enrique Villén
Paco 'El Chispas'
María Kosty
Doña Pepita
Miguel Rellán
Mauro Requejo
Manuela Velasco
Carlos Hipólito
José Carabias
Ramón Langa
Juan de Mañara
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