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  1. Movies
  2. El extraño caso de Rachel K

El extraño caso de Rachel K

1973
1h 30m
Drama
Crime
History

Status

Released

Release

1973

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

Based on a real event, the action takes place in Havana in 1931, during the dictatorship of Gerardo Machado. Rachel, a young French showgirl, is murdered during an orgy involving personalities of the bourgeoisie and politics. The tabloid press echoes the story to divert public attention from the serious social problems that affect the country. The governors on their part order to silence the case to protect the characters involved.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Jan 1, 1973
Director
Oscar Valdés
Production
ICAIC
ICAIC
Production Countries
Cuba

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Carlos López Moctezuma

Carlos López Moctezuma

Rafael Alonso

Rafael Alonso

Mario Balmaseda

Mario Balmaseda

Micheline Calvert

José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'

José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'

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