Muerte de un ciclista

"Death on the road."

Sep 7 1955 Not Rated 1h 28m
Crime, Drama

A couple having an affair strike a bicyclist with their car and do not offer aid out of fear of their relationship being exposed.

Plot

Juan is an academic, his career stalled, teaching at the university because of his brother-in-law's prestige. María José is a socialite, married to wealth, bored but attached to her comforts. The two are lovers. On an isolated country road, their car strikes a cyclist; fearing exposure, they leave him to die. Distracted, Juan unjustly fails a student. Rafa, a bitter savant in their social circle, hints that he knows something, and he threatens to expose them to María José's husband, Miguel. Miguel's pride may be the lovers' best hope. Then Juan proposes a solution.

Written by

Juan Antonio Bardem, Luis Fernando de Igoa

Directed by

Juan Antonio Bardem

Production Countries

Italy, Spain

Production Companies

Guión Producciones Cinematográficas, Trionfalcine, Cesáreo González

Languages

English, Español

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
4,646
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA