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Life in Shadows (1949)

Movie ★ 7.2 74 min

Drama History War

The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.

Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 6, 1949
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0040942
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Language
Studio
Castilla Films

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Cast

Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernán Gómez Carlos María Dolores Pradera María Dolores Pradera Ana Isabel de Pomés Isabel de Pomés Clara Fernando Sancho Fernando Sancho Film Producer Alfonso Estela Alfonso Estela Luis Félix de Pomés Félix de Pomés Mr. Durán Graciela Crespo Mrs. Durán Mary Santpere Mary Santpere Handmaid Marta Flores Marta Flores Wife Miquel Graneri Husband Jesús Puche Jesús Puche Photographer Juanito López Child Luis Antonia Llobet Child Clara Antonio Leal Commander Tomás Gutiérrez Larraya Film Salesman Arturo Cámara Comandante (uncredited) Camino Garrigó Camino Garrigó Madre de Ana (uncredited) María Severini María Severini Dueña de la pensión (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life in Shadows about?
The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
Who directed Life in Shadows?
Life in Shadows was directed by Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia.
Who stars in Life in Shadows?
Life in Shadows stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, María Dolores Pradera, Isabel de Pomés, Fernando Sancho.
When was Life in Shadows released?
Life in Shadows is a 1949 drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch Life in Shadows?
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