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The Violin
Genres
DramaThriller
Overview
In an unnamed Latin American country that closely resembles Mexico, the government fights a rural insurgency with torture, assault, rape, and murder. Soldiers descend on a town, cutting off the rebels from their cache of ammunition hidden in a field. A family of grandfather, son, and grandson are among the rebels in the hills. The grandfather, with his violin over his shoulder, tries to pass the checkpoint, ostensibly to tend his corn crop. The commanding officer lets him pass but insists on a daily music lesson.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
2005-03-11
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
36
Vote Average
7.083
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ángel Tavira
Don Plutarco
Gerardo Taracena
Genaro
Dagoberto Gama
Capitán
Mario Garibaldi
Lucio
Fermín Martínez
Teniente
Silverio Palacios
Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez
Hacendado
Octavio Castro
Zacarías
Carlos Gallardo
Soldado Colaborador
Humberto Castillo
Niño Mensajero
Cornelio Cruz
Vendedora
Ángeles Cruz
Jefa Guerrillera 1
Alfonso López
Jefe Guerrillero 3
Mercedes Hernández
Jacinta
Ariel Galván
Joaquín
Yomotlazoalli
Vendedor de Armas
Francisco Casasola
Cabo
Esteban Castellanos
Manuel
Cristina Domínguez
Desplazada
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