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The Exterminating Angel

Original title: El ángel exterminador
  • 1962
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
39K
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The Exterminating Angel (1962)
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SpanishDark ComedyPsychological DramaDramaFantasy

The guests at an upper-class dinner party find themselves unable to leave.The guests at an upper-class dinner party find themselves unable to leave.The guests at an upper-class dinner party find themselves unable to leave.

  • Director
    • Luis Buñuel
  • Writers
    • Luis Buñuel
    • Luis Alcoriza
  • Stars
    • Silvia Pinal
    • Jacqueline Andere
    • Enrique Rambal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    39K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Luis Buñuel
    • Writers
      • Luis Buñuel
      • Luis Alcoriza
    • Stars
      • Silvia Pinal
      • Jacqueline Andere
      • Enrique Rambal
    • 124User reviews
    • 107Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast42

    Silvia Pinal
    Silvia Pinal
    • Leticia 'La Valkiria'
    Jacqueline Andere
    Jacqueline Andere
    • Alicia de Roc
    Enrique Rambal
    Enrique Rambal
    • Edmundo Nobile
    José Baviera
    José Baviera
    • Leandro Gomez
    • (as Jose Baviera)
    Augusto Benedico
    Augusto Benedico
    • Carlos Conde
    Luis Beristáin
    Luis Beristáin
    • Cristián Ugalde
    • (as Luis Beristain)
    Antonio Bravo
    • Sergio Russell
    Claudio Brook
    Claudio Brook
    • Julio mayordomo
    César del Campo
    César del Campo
    • Alvaro
    • (as Cesar Del Campo)
    Rosa Elena Durgel
    Rosa Elena Durgel
    • Silvia
    Lucy Gallardo
    Lucy Gallardo
    • Lucía de Nobile
    Enrique García Álvarez
    Enrique García Álvarez
    • Alberto Roc
    • (as Enrique Garcia Alvarez)
    Ofelia Guilmáin
    Ofelia Guilmáin
    • Juana Avila
    • (as Ofelia Guilmain)
    Nadia Haro Oliva
    Nadia Haro Oliva
    • Ana Maynar
    Tito Junco
    Tito Junco
    • Raúl
    Xavier Loyá
    Xavier Loyá
    • Francisco Avila
    • (as Xavier Loya)
    Xavier Massé
    • Eduardo
    • (as Xavier Masse)
    Ofelia Montesco
    Ofelia Montesco
    • Beatriz
    • Director
      • Luis Buñuel
    • Writers
      • Luis Buñuel
      • Luis Alcoriza
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews124

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    Reviewers say 'The Exterminating Angel' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Luis Buñuel has publicly stated that he considers the film a failure and that if he had shot it later in Paris, he would have gone more extreme with it (cannibalism).
    • Goofs
      After the butler trips in the dining room, the lady of the house follows him into the kitchen. While they speak the boom mic can clearly be seen at the bottom of the screen, extending out from under a table.
    • Quotes
      • Rita Ugalde: I believe the common people, the lower class people, are less sensitive to pain. Haven't you ever seen a wounded bull? Not a trace of pain.
      • [Creo que la gente del pueblo, la gente baja, es menos sensible al dolor. ¿Usted ha visto un toro herido alguna vez? Impasible]
    • Alternate versions
      In the uncut print (featured on the Criterion DVD) the guests enter the mansion and go upstairs twice. Some versions omit the surrealistic second arrival.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Le contrôle de l'univers (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Sonata No. 6
      (uncredited)
      Music by Pietro Domenico Paradisi

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    FAQ2

    • Why is this film called The Exterminating Angel?
    • What are the repetitions in the film, apart from the guests arriving twice?

    Details

    • Release date
      • August 21, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Andjeo unistenja
    • Filming locations
      • 308 Calderon de la Barca, Polanco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico(mansion; exteriors seen from Av. Homero)
    • Production company
      • Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,992
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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