Ay, Carmela! (¡Ay, Carmela!) 34 years old

Ay, Carmela!

Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?

Credits

Ay, Carmela! Cast

Name Character
Andrés Pajares He was 49, now 83 years old as Paulino
Carmen Maura She was 44, now 78 years old as Carmela
José Sancho He was 45, 68 years old when he died as Capitán
Víctor Manuel Mendoza He was 76, 81 years old when he died as Oficial
Mario Martín He was 40, now 74 years old as Cacique
Miguel Rellán He was 46, now 80 years old as Teniente interrogador
Silvia Casanova She was 57, now 91 years old as Mujer presa
Gabino Diego He was 23, now 57 years old as Gustavete
Josu Ormaetxe as (uncredited)
Chema Mazo as Alcalde
Edward Żentara He was 33, 55 years old when he died as Soldado polaco
Armando De Razza He was 34, now 68 years old as Teniente Ripamonte
Rafael Díaz He was 19, 23 years old when he died as Centinela
Felipe García Vélez as Médico

Ay, Carmela! Crew

Name Department
José Luis Alcaine as Director of Photography. He was 51 (now 85) years old Camera
Pablo G. del Amo as Editor. Editing
Andrés Vicente Gómez as Executive Producer. He was 46 (now 80) years old Production
Rafael Azcona as Screenplay. He was 63 (81) years old when He died Writing
Carlos Saura as Director. He was 58 (now 92) years old Directing
Carlos Saura as Screenplay. He was 58 (now 92) years old Writing
Alejandro Massó as Music. He was 47 (now 81) years old Sound
Rafael Palmero as Production Design. Art
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Ay, Carmela! (34 years)

  • Release day: Friday, March 16, 1990
  • Runtime: 102 minutes
  • Revenue: 2000000.00