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The Fencing Master

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1992 | 88 min | Thriller, History, Adventure

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved Spartacus or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pedro Olea

  • Omero AntonuttiDon Jaime Astarloa
  • Assumpta SernaAdela de Otero
  • Joaquim de AlmeidaLuis de Ayala
  • José Luis López VázquezCampillo
  • Miguel RellánAgapito Carceles
  • Alberto ClosasSalanova
  • Elisa MatillaLucía
  • Ramón GoyanesIsidro
  • Juan Jesús ValverdeCarreño
  • Francisco VidalRomero