No One Writes to the Colonel(1999)
El coronel no tiene quien le escriba
No One Writes to the Colonel Synopsis
Every Friday, the Colonel puts on his only suit and goes to the dock to await a letter announcing the arrival of his pension. But the townsfolk all know that this pension will never come. His wife also knows it, and even he knows it. But he is still waiting, living with the pain of the death of his son.
No One Writes to the Colonel (1999) is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, released on June 2, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes, Salma Hayek Pinault and Rafael Inclán. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers:
- Gabriel García Márquez, Paz Alicia Garciadiego
- Producers:
- Jorge Sánchez
- Cinematographer:
- Guillermo Granillo
- Composer:
- David Mansfield
- Production:
- Producciones Amaranta, Gardenia Producciones, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Tornasol Media, DMVB Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Tabasco Films, Universidad Veracruzana, Ventanarosa
- Status:
- Released
No One Writes to the Colonel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Luján
as El coronel
Marisa Paredes
as Lola
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Julia
Rafael Inclán
as Padre Ángel
Ernesto Yáñez
as Don Sabas
Daniel Giménez Cacho
as Nogales
Esteban Soberanes
as Germán
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
as Jacinta
Eligio Meléndez
as Sotero
Odiseo Bichir
as Dr. Pardo
Julián Pastor
as Lugones
- Eugenio Lobo
Eugenio Lobo
as Álvaro
Key crew
Directed by Arturo Ripstein, written by Gabriel García Márquez and Paz Alicia Garciadiego, produced by Jorge Sánchez.
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No One Writes to the Colonel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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No One Writes to the Colonel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch No One Writes to the Colonel online?
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No One Writes to the Colonel (1999) is available to stream on ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in No One Writes to the Colonel?
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The main cast of No One Writes to the Colonel (1999) includes Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rafael Inclán and Ernesto Yáñez. The film was directed by Arturo Ripstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was No One Writes to the Colonel released?
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No One Writes to the Colonel was released on June 2, 1999 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is No One Writes to the Colonel worth watching?
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No One Writes to the Colonel (1999) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.