Valentina(1982)
Valentina Synopsis
In 1939, in a French prison camp, José Garcés of the defeated Spanish Republican army raises the spirits of his fellow prisoners by telling the story of the year he was 8 years old, 1911, in a small town in northeastern Spain. He was a rascal, baffling his father, always in trouble, and in love with Valentina, a neighbor girl. On his roof top at night he sends semaphore messages to her. He writes poems. He gets them into trouble, killing her father's breeding pigeons. When the two families camp at a decaying castle, his tutor, a sympathetic priest, tells him about the most valiant men, the saints, the heroes, and the poets. Already a poet, he learns a lesson about being a hero.
Valentina (1982) is a drama film directed by Antonio José Betancor, released on November 12, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Jorge Sanz, Paloma Gómez and María Rubio. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Antonio José Betancor
- Writers:
- Ramón J. Sender, Javier Moro, Carlos Escobedo
- Cinematographer:
- Juan Ruiz Anchía
- Composer:
- Riz Ortolani
- Production:
- Ofelia Films, Kaktus Producciones Cinematográficas, TVE
- Status:
- Released
Valentina Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Quinn
as Mosen Joaquín
Jorge Sanz
as Pepe
Paloma Gómez
as Valentina
María Rubio
as Valentina adulta
Saturno Cerra
as Don José
Concha Leza
as Doña Luisa
Alfred Lucchetti
as Don Arturo
Marisa de Leza
as Doña Julia
Eusebio Poncela
as Narrador
Concha Hidalgo
as Tía Ignacia
Luis Ciges
as Médico
Emilio Fornet
as Pastor
Key crew
Directed by Antonio José Betancor, written by Ramón J. Sender, Javier Moro and Carlos Escobedo.
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Valentina Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 19 ratings.
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Valentina – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Valentina online?
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Valentina (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Valentina?
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The main cast of Valentina (1982) includes Anthony Quinn, Jorge Sanz, Paloma Gómez, María Rubio and Saturno Cerra. The film was directed by Antonio José Betancor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Valentina released?
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Valentina was released on November 12, 1982 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Valentina worth watching?
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Valentina (1982) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.