Arruza(1972)
He Was Number One - THE BEST...And He Died That Way!
Arruza Synopsis
Eight years in the making, Boetticher’s portrait of his longtime friend, the famous bullfighter Carlos Arruza, was a labor of love that the renowned director of westerns pursued despite contending with illnesses, bankruptcy, jail time, and lucrative offers from Hollywood. The result is an astonishing work of poetry, immediacy, and violence that fearlessly wrestles with the filmmaker’s own ambivalence about the titular matador’s triumphs prior to his death by automobile accident at the age of 46.
Arruza (1972) is a documentary film directed by Budd Boetticher, released on August 23, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Carlos Arruza and Anthony Quinn. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Budd Boetticher
- Writers:
- Budd Boetticher
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Raúl Lavista
- Status:
- Released
Arruza Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Budd Boetticher, written by Budd Boetticher.
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Arruza Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Arruza – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Arruza?
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The main cast of Arruza (1972) includes Carlos Arruza and Anthony Quinn. The film was directed by Budd Boetticher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arruza released?
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Arruza was released on August 23, 1972 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Arruza worth watching?
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Arruza (1972) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.