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La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado

1996 · 86 min Drama
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

At the end of the seventeenth century, in Naples, still dominated by the Spaniards, a young pupil, Balthasar,is castrated to preserve the purity and beauty of his voice. The Duchess dies and her son, the Duke of Arcos, takes charge of the inheritance, which includes Balthasar. With the entrance of Maria Loffredo, former lover of the Duke, a triangle is established that unchains tragic consequences to the allegedly callous life of Balthasar.

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Year 1996
Country Spain
Genre Drama
Director Juan Miñón
Runtime 86 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (7 votes)

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La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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