The Debt(1988)
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The Debt Synopsis
The drama tells the story of an Argentine elementary-school teacher sent by the government to a rural hamlet located in the northwestern province of Jujuy. It shows how he touches the lives of the villagers, especially the young and impressionable boy Verónico, whose mother died and father left to seek work when he was an infant. The film is based on a non-fiction book written by Fortunato Ramos, a rural teacher in northwest Argentina, that discusses his teaching experiences.
The Debt (1988) is a drama and war film directed by Miguel Pereira, released on August 4, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Juan José Camero, Gonzalo Morales, René Olaguivel and Guillermo Delgado. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Miguel Pereira
- Writers:
- Eduardo Leiva Muller, Miguel Pereira, Fortunato Ramos
- Status:
- Released
The Debt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juan José Camero
- Gonzalo Morales
Gonzalo Morales
- René Olaguivel
René Olaguivel
- Guillermo Delgado
Guillermo Delgado
- Leopoldo Abán
Leopoldo Abán
- Ana María González
Ana María González
- Fortunato Ramos
Fortunato Ramos
- Juana Daniela Cáceres
Juana Daniela Cáceres
- Titina Gaspar
Titina Gaspar
- Raúl Calles
Raúl Calles
- Leo Salgado
Leo Salgado
- Luis Uceda
Luis Uceda
Key crew
Directed by Miguel Pereira, written by Eduardo Leiva Muller, Miguel Pereira and Fortunato Ramos.
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The Debt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Debt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Debt online?
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The Debt (1988) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Debt?
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The main cast of The Debt (1988) includes Juan José Camero, Gonzalo Morales, René Olaguivel, Guillermo Delgado and Leopoldo Abán. The film was directed by Miguel Pereira. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Debt released?
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The Debt was released on August 4, 1988 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Debt worth watching?
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The Debt (1988) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.