The Moment of Truth

Name: The Moment of Truth
Director: Francesco Rosi
Genre: Drama
Released: 1965
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.1

1965·Directed by Francesco Rosi·3.7·1h 40m

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Drama Italy Spain

Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco’s Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape starvation.

Recommended by 2 People

“I saw The Moment of Truth in the theater through one of Janus's runs of restored films. I remember the feeling in my stomach, the horrific beauty and love affair Miguelín had with the bulls and life itself.”

Josh Safdie

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