The South(1988)
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The South Synopsis
After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.
The South (1988) is a drama and music film directed by Fernando E. Solanas, released on March 5, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Miguel Ángel Solá, Philippe Léotard, Lito Cruz and Roberto Goyeneche. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Fernando E. Solanas
- Writers:
- Fernando E. Solanas
- Producers:
- Patricia Novat, Pierre Novat, Envar El Kadri
- Cinematographer:
- Félix "Chango" Monti
- Composer:
- Astor Piazzolla
- Production:
- Pacific Productions, Cinesur
- Status:
- Released
The South Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miguel Ángel Solá
as Floreal Echegoyen
Philippe Léotard
as Roberto
Lito Cruz
as El Negro
Roberto Goyeneche
as Amado
Ulises Dumont
as Emilio
Gabriela Toscano
as Blondi
Mario Lozano
as Echegoyen
Nathán Pinzón
as Rasatti
- Antonio Ameijeiras
Antonio Ameijeiras
as Peregrino
- Inés Molina
Inés Molina
as María
Fito Páez
as Marcelo
Niní Gambier
as Adela
Key crew
Directed by Fernando E. Solanas, written by Fernando E. Solanas, produced by Patricia Novat, Pierre Novat and Envar El Kadri.
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The South Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 30 ratings.
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The South – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The South online?
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The South (1988) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The South?
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The main cast of The South (1988) includes Miguel Ángel Solá, Philippe Léotard, Lito Cruz, Roberto Goyeneche and Ulises Dumont. The film was directed by Fernando E. Solanas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The South released?
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The South was released on March 5, 1988 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is The South worth watching?
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The South (1988) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.