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The socialist party is legalized in the wake of Franco's death and the fascists set a trap for a "faggot politico."
Deputy (The)
Original Title
El Diputado- Director: Eloy de la Iglesia
- Writer: Gonzalo Goicoechea; Eloy de la Iglesia
- Producer: José Antonio Pérez Giner
CGiii Comment
Franco's Spain - not a distant memory..but, a recent fact.
This is a high-political drama - you have to be in the mood for such a film - much concentration is needed.
Iglesia actually demonstrates his unique talent - unlike in his later work.
His the condemnation for right wing politics is powerful and necessary...demonstrating that he was far more capable of producing powerful work than his portfolio shows.
Well acted and written, it is an important glimpse into a Spain that has gone - however, some strands still exist...they will only die when the last survivor of Franco's world gives up their ghost.
Powerful.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Sex and politics collide in this tale of forbidden love, blackmail and murder. Set up by the secret police to compromise a prominent politician, a teenage hustler discovers himself passionately in love with the man he must betray.
Cast & Characters
José Sacristán as Roberto Orbea;
María Luisa San José as Carmen;
José Luis Alonso as Juanito;
Enrique Vivó as Eusebio Moreno Pastrana;
Agustín González as Carrés;
Queta Claver as Madre de Juanito;
Ángel Pardo as Nes;
Juan Antonio Bardem as Himself;
Antonio Gonzalo;
Fernando Marín;
Aldo Grilo;
Ramón Reparaz as Policía interrogador;
Fabián Conde as Anfitrión de la 1ª orgía;
Alejo Loren as Anfitrión de la 2ª orgía;
Ramón Centenero