Movie

No One Writes to the Colonel

★ 5.7(30)19991h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Arturo Ripstein
Release date: 1999-06-02
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Producciones Amaranta

About No One Writes to the Colonel

No One Writes to the Colonel is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Arturo Ripstein, starring Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes and Salma Hayek Pinault. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch No One Writes to the Colonel in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Every Friday, the Colonel puts on his only suit and goes to the dock to await a letter announcing the arrival of his pension. But the townsfolk all know that this pension will never come. His wife also knows it, and even he knows it. But he is still waiting, living with the pain of the death of his son.

Cast

Fernando Luján

El coronel

Marisa Paredes

Lola

Salma Hayek Pinault

Julia

Rafael Inclán

Padre Ángel

Ernesto Yáñez

Don Sabas

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Nogales

Esteban Soberanes

Germán

Patricia Reyes Spíndola

Jacinta

Eligio Meléndez

Sotero

Odiseo Bichir

Dr. Pardo

Julián Pastor

Lugones

Eugenio Lobo

Álvaro

Themes & keywords

pensioncolonel

Frequently asked questions

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How long is No One Writes to the Colonel?+

No One Writes to the Colonel has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in No One Writes to the Colonel?+

No One Writes to the Colonel stars Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rafael Inclán and Ernesto Yáñez.

When did No One Writes to the Colonel come out?+

No One Writes to the Colonel is a 1999 movie directed by Arturo Ripstein.

What genre is No One Writes to the Colonel?+

No One Writes to the Colonel is Drama film.

Who directed No One Writes to the Colonel?+

No One Writes to the Colonel was directed by Arturo Ripstein.