The Moment of Truth(1965)
Il momento della verità
The Moment of Truth Synopsis
Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco's Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape starvation.
The Moment of Truth (1965) is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on March 3, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín', José Gómez Sevillano, Pedro "Pedrucho" Basauri and Linda Christian. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers:
- Pedro Beltrán, Francesco Rosi, Francesco Rosi
- Producers:
- Angelo Rizzoli, Francesco Rosi, Tonino Cervi
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- As Films, Federiz
- Status:
- Released
The Moment of Truth Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín'
Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín'
as Il matador
- José Gómez Sevillano
José Gómez Sevillano
as L'apoderado
Pedro "Pedrucho" Basauri
as Il "Maestro"
Linda Christian
as Linda, American woman
- Luque Gago
Luque Gago
as La cuadrilla del matador #1
- Salvador Mateo
Salvador Mateo
as La cuadrilla del matador #2
- Manuel Ruiz Serrana
Manuel Ruiz Serrana
as La cuadrilla del matador #3
Francisco Cano
as La cuadrilla del matador #4
- Josè Rodriguez Matia
Josè Rodriguez Matia
as La caudrilla del matador #5
- Manolo Perez Moratilla
Manolo Perez Moratilla
as La caudrilla del matador #6
- Josè Vizcaino
Josè Vizcaino
as La caudrilla del matador #7
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Pedro Beltrán, Francesco Rosi and Francesco Rosi, produced by Angelo Rizzoli, Francesco Rosi and Tonino Cervi.
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The Moment of Truth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Moment of Truth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Moment of Truth online?
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The Moment of Truth (1965) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Moment of Truth?
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The main cast of The Moment of Truth (1965) includes Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín', José Gómez Sevillano, Pedro "Pedrucho" Basauri, Linda Christian and Luque Gago. The film was directed by Francesco Rosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moment of Truth released?
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The Moment of Truth was released on March 3, 1965 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Moment of Truth worth watching?
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The Moment of Truth (1965) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.