El tesoro de Clotilde
El tesoro de Clotilde

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El tesoro de Clotilde

1994
Movie
92 min
Spanish

Clotilde dies, and her god-daughter has promised to carry out a final wish for her. Two gangs of thieves and the cops interfere with her fulfilling the promise.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Ramón FernándezGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film follows a lonely and wealthy old woman, Clotilde, who lives in a grand mansion with her devoted servants. As her health deteriorates, her family begins to gather, each with their own hidden agenda to inherit her fortune. Clotilde becomes suspicious of their true motives and suspects that one of them might be trying to hasten her demise to claim her inheritance sooner.

Critical Reception

El tesoro de Clotilde received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances of its veteran cast, particularly Antonio Ferrandis and Amparo Rivelles. The film's suspenseful plot and atmospheric setting were also highlighted, though some found the pacing to be slow at times. It is generally regarded as a well-made thriller with a classic mystery feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Strong performances from veteran Spanish actors.

  • Engaging mystery plot with a classic suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Some viewers found the pacing to be a bit too deliberate.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available comments often point to its effective suspense and the compelling presence of its lead actors.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Spanish author Miguel Delibes.

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