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Strange Voyage

1964 1h 29m ES
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7.3
SOLID
★7.3TMDB · 52
ComedyThriller
Synopsis
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In a small town near Madrid, Paquita and her brother Venancio, both single and with a childish personality, live under the shadow of their bossy older sister, Ignacia, a grumpy old maid.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Writers
Pedro Beltrán, Manuel Ruiz Castillo, Pedro Beltrán
Languages
Spanish
Countries
Spain

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, shot by José F. Aguayo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Cristóbal Halfter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rosa G. Salgado shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Carlos Larrañaga and Tota Alba and Lina Canalejas carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0061633 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fernando Fernán Gómez directs. José F. Aguayo behind the camera. Cristóbal Halfter scores. Rosa G. Salgado cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

  • 189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, shot by José F. Aguayo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Cristóbal Halfter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Rosa G. Salgado shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Carlos Larrañaga and Tota Alba and Lina Canalejas carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0061633 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
José F. Aguayo
Original score
Cristóbal Halfter
Editing
Rosa G. Salgado
Production design
Sigfrido Burman
Makeup / hair
Mercedes Guillot
Runtime
89 min · 1h 29m
Status
Released
Original language
ES

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Fernando Fernán Gómez

Production companies

Who made it

  • Ízaro Films

    Ízaro Films

    ES

  • PR

    Pro Artis Ibérica

    ES

Key crew

  • ScreenstoryPedro Beltrán
  • ScreenstoryManuel Ruiz Castillo
  • Camera OperatorHans Burmann
  • Assistant DirectorJuan Estelrich March
  • Still PhotographerJulio Sánchez Caballero
  • Property MasterGuillermo Alcázar
  • Property MasterJesús Sánchez
  • HairstylistMercedes Guillot
  • CostumerMaruja Hernáiz
  • SoundFelipe Fernández
  • SoundJesús Ocaña
  • Foley ArtistLuis Castro
  • Makeup ArtistEmilio Puyol
  • EditorRosa G. Salgado
  • Production DesignSigfrido Burman
  • Production ManagerAntonio López Moreno
  • Executive ProducerJosé López Moreno
  • Executive ProducerFrancisco Molero
  • IdeaLuis García Berlanga

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1964-08-09

Also known as

International titles

  • The Strange VoyageES

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