

This tragic drama is based on the ballet by famed composer Manuel De Falla. A young woman is caught between the violent struggle of two rival suitors who love her passionately. Candelas (La Polaca) is pursued by kind-hearted Antonio (Antonio Gades) and the evil diablo Diego (Rafael Cordova). Lucia (Morucha) is the cryptic gypsy fortune teller, with Fernando Sanchez Polack as Candela's beloved father.
Directed by Francisco Rovira Beleta
User score
7 votes
Released
June 22, 1967
1h 43m
Spanish

Antonio Gades
Antonio

La Polaca
Candela

Rafael de Córdoba
Diego Sánchez

Morucha
Lucía

Nuria Torray
Soledad

José Manuel Martín
Lorenzo

Fernando Sánchez Polack
Candela's Father

José Luna 'El Tauro'
Rival Gang Member / Bailaor

Cristina Hoyos
Bailaora
Camarón de la Isla
Guitarrist
Emily Acosta
Chaqueta de Cádiz
Cantaor
Emilio de Diego
Guitarrista
José El Rumbero
Cantaor
Curra Hoyos
Bailaora
Cristina Jiménez
Bailaora
José Ruiz de la Peña
Pepe Maya
Guitarrista
Niño de los Rizos
Guitarrista
Encarnación Sallago
Cantaor