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Bookmark this pageThe Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955)
Director: Luis Buñuel
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
Buñuel marshals all of his characteristic amoral wit in this tale of a would-be murderer frustrated at every turn in his efforts to get his kicks from a successful sex killing. As usual, the master eschews the visual fussiness of 'style', opting for the straightforward camera set-up at all times. The use of props like the toy music box from his childhood which triggers off Archibaldo's lust, and the wax dummy burned after one of his attempts is thwarted, is all the more stunning (and hilarious) as a result.Author: RM
Cast & crew
Director: Luis Buñuel
Producer: Alfonso Patiño Gomez
Cast: Ernesto Alonso, Miroslava Stern, Ariadna Welter, Rita Macedo, José Maria Linares Rivas full cast
Duration: 91 mins
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