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The Dead Man and Being Happy (2013)

A film with roads, dogs and guns

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A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.

Release Date
January 11, 2013
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
4.8/10 (13 votes)

Director: Javier Rebollo

Cast: José Sacristán, Roxana Blanco, Valeria Alonso, Jorge Jellinek, Carlos Lecuona, Lisa Caligaris, Vicky Peña, Fermí Reixach

Production: Eddie Saeta, Icónica, Lolita Films, Utópica Cine, Noodles Production
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The Dead Man and Being Happy

A film with roads, dogs and guns

A film with roads, dogs and guns

4.8
92 min

A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageSpanish
Release Date1/11/2013
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Cast

José Sacristán

as Santos

Roxana Blanco

as Érika

Valeria Alonso

as Young Pretty Nurse

JJ

Jorge Jellinek

as Big Man

CL

Carlos Lecuona

as Érika's Father

Lisa Caligaris

as Alejandra

Vicky Peña

as Woman Who Was Blonde Yesterday

Fermí Reixach

as Santiago

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dead Man and Being Happy about?

A Spaniard in Argentina becomes aware of his approaching death while staying at a hospital, so he decides to run away from Buenos Aires and start a trip up North, heading nowhere in particular.

How long is The Dead Man and Being Happy?

1h 32m

When was The Dead Man and Being Happy released?

January 11, 2013

Who directed The Dead Man and Being Happy?

Javier Rebollo

Who stars in The Dead Man and Being Happy?

José Sacristán, Roxana Blanco, Valeria Alonso

What genre is The Dead Man and Being Happy?

Drama, Thriller