The Dead Man

The Dead Man

105 mins | Western | Aug. 21, 1975

Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.

The Dead Man

105 mins | Western | Aug. 21, 1975

The Dead Man
Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.
Producers Impala, Aries Cinematográfica Argentina
Original title Cacique Bandeira
Directors Héctor Olivera
Writers Fernando Ayala, Jorge Luis Borges, Héctor Olivera

Cast

Thelma Biral

as La Gringa O'Railles

Francisco Rabal

as Azevedo Bandeira

Juan José Camero

as Benjamín Otálora

Antonio Iranzo

as Ulpiano