Continental(1989)
Continental Synopsis
At the end of the 50s, after assassinating the legendary capo Goncalves and dividing their domains, Ventura and Otálora, rival and old friends, fight with their bands for the control of prostitution and contraband. Anabel, Ventura's favorite prostitute and her young lover, will live their passion among the violence that surrounds the port city.
Continental (1989) is a crime and thriller film directed by Xavier Villaverde, released on November 24, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Eusebio Poncela, Marisa Paredes, Jorge Sanz and Héctor Alterio. Viewers rate it 3.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Xavier Villaverde
- Writers:
- Raúl Veiga, Xavier Villaverde, Teresa Ordas
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Salmones
- Production:
- Javier Villaverde y Asociados
- Budget:
- $2,595,182
- Revenue:
- $288,486
- Status:
- Released
Continental Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eusebio Poncela
as Otálora
Marisa Paredes
as Xulia
Jorge Sanz
as Pancho
Héctor Alterio
as Ruda
Fernando Guillén
as Gonçalves
Nancho Novo
as Capo
Antón Reixa
as Contrabandista
Alberto Alonso
as Vázquez
Féodor Atkine
as Ventura
Cristina Marcos
as Anabel
Will More
as Pistolero
Key crew
Directed by Xavier Villaverde, written by Raúl Veiga, Xavier Villaverde and Teresa Ordas.
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Continental Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Continental – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Continental online?
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Continental (1989) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Continental?
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The main cast of Continental (1989) includes Eusebio Poncela, Marisa Paredes, Jorge Sanz, Héctor Alterio and Fernando Guillén. The film was directed by Xavier Villaverde. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Continental released?
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Continental was released on November 24, 1989 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Continental worth watching?
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Continental (1989) holds an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.