Lute: Forge On or Die(1987)
El Lute: camina o revienta
Lute: Forge On or Die 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.
Lute: Forge On or Die (1987) is a drama film directed by Vicente Aranda, released on September 19, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Imanol Arias, Victoria Abril, Antonio Valero and Carlos Tristancho. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Vicente Aranda
- Writers:
- Joaquín Jordá, Vicente Aranda, Eleuterio Sánchez
- Producers:
- José María Cunillés
- Cinematographer:
- Alfredo Mayo
- Composer:
- José Nieto
- Production:
- MGC Producciones Cinematográficas y Audiovisuales, Multivideo, TVE
- Status:
- Released
Lute: Forge On or Die Cast & Crew
Main 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
José Luis Alexandre
as Policía
- Mari Carmen Alvarado
Mari Carmen Alvarado
as Señora 2
Román Ariznavarreta
as Guardia Civil en foto
Key crew
Directed by Vicente Aranda, written by Joaquín Jordá, Vicente Aranda and Eleuterio Sánchez, produced by José María Cunillés.
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Lute: Forge On or Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 41 ratings.
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Lute: Forge On or Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lute: Forge On or Die online?
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Lute: Forge On or Die (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lute: Forge On or Die?
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The main cast of Lute: Forge On or Die (1987) includes Imanol Arias, Victoria Abril, Antonio Valero, Carlos Tristancho and Diana Peñalver. The film was directed by Vicente Aranda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lute: Forge On or Die released?
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Lute: Forge On or Die was released on September 19, 1987 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Lute: Forge On or Die worth watching?
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Lute: Forge On or Die (1987) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.