The Moment of Truth
Seen it?1965 | 108 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco's Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape poverty.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 Francesco Rosi
- Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín'Il matador
- José Gómez SevillanoL'apoderado
- Pedro "Pedrucho" BasauriIl "Maestro"
- Linda ChristianLinda, American woman
- Luque GagoLa cuadrilla del matador #1
- Salvador MateoLa cuadrilla del matador #2
- Manuel Ruiz SerranaLa cuadrilla del matador #3
- Francisco CanoLa cuadrilla del matador #4
- Josè Rodriguez MatiaLa caudrilla del matador #5
- Manolo Perez MoratillaLa caudrilla del matador #6