The Nail(1944)
El clavo
The sublime romance of an enigmatic love
The Nail Synopsis
Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
The Nail (1944) is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Rafael Gil, released on October 5, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Amparo Rivelles, Rafael Durán, Juan Espantaleón and Milagros Leal. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Rafael Gil
- Writers:
- Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, Rafael Gil, Eduardo Marquina
- Cinematographer:
- Alfredo Fraile
- Composer:
- Juan Quintero
- Production:
- Cifesa
- Status:
- Released
The Nail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amparo Rivelles
as Blanca
Rafael Durán
as Javier Zarco
Juan Espantaleón
as Juan
Milagros Leal
as Authoritarian Lady
Joaquín Roa
as Berrugo
Irene Caba Alba
as Old Female Witness
Juan Calvo
as Peasant
Ramón Martori
as Prosecutor
Rafaela Satorrés
as Doña Blanca
José María Lado
as Alfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral
Félix Fernández
as Bizquerra
- Alfonso de Córdoba
Alfonso de Córdoba
as Carrasco
Key crew
Directed by Rafael Gil, written by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, Rafael Gil and Eduardo Marquina.
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The Nail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Nail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nail online?
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The Nail (1944) is available to stream on FlixOlé. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Nail?
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The main cast of The Nail (1944) includes Amparo Rivelles, Rafael Durán, Juan Espantaleón, Milagros Leal and Joaquín Roa. The film was directed by Rafael Gil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nail released?
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The Nail was released on October 5, 1944 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Nail worth watching?
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The Nail (1944) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.