''A Man of Action'' () is a 2022

crime drama film Crime film is a film belonging to the crime fiction genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and fiction. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine with many other genres, such as drama or gangster film, but al ...

directed by

Javier Ruiz Caldera Javier Ruiz Caldera (born 1976) is a Spanish film director, primarily known for his comedy films. Biography Born in Viladecans, province of Barcelona, in 1976, Javier Ruiz Caldera graduated from the Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia, E ...

from a screenplay by Patxi Amezcua which stars

Juan José Ballesta Juan José Ballesta Muñoz, also known as Juanjo Ballesta (born 12 November 1987) is a Spanish actor. Biography Born on 12 November 1987 in Parla, Ballesta grew up in Toledo, Spain, Toledo. He debuted in a performance in television in 1997, ...

alongside

Luis Callejo Luis Callejo Martínez (born 1 August 1970) is a Spanish actor. Biography Luis Callejo Martínez was born in Segovia on 1 August 1970. He trained his acting chops at the local Municipal Theatre Workshop, later joining the Madrid's RESAD. Calle ...

and

Miki Esparbé Miki Esparbé (born 9 October 1983) is a Spanish actor. He is known for his performances in ''Off Course (film), Off Course'', ''Barcelona, nit d'estiu'', and ''Cuerpo de élite''. Biography Born in Manresa, Catalonia, on 9 October 1983, Espar ...

. It is freely based on the life of Lucio Urtubia. It was released on

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on 30 November 2022.

Plot

Taking place from the 1940s to the 1980s and primarily set in France, the plot is freely inspired by the life of Paris-based Spanish anarchist, bricklayer, and bank robber Lucio Urtubia, known for forging a large-scale scam aimed at the City Bank.

Cast

Production

The screenplay was written by . The film is an Ikiru Films, La Pulga y el Elefante, and La Terraza Films production. Sergi Vilanova took over cinematography duties. Shooting locations included

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(Galicia),

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, and France.

Release

''A Man of Action'' was released on

on 30 November 2022.

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