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directed by

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which stars

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alongside

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, Jonathan Burn, Antonio Mendoza,

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Plot

Set in 16th-century

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(featuring everyday concerns such as the denouncement of ''

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'' and '' Judaizantes'' and the ''

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'', as well as the depiction of marginal environments), the plot tracks the life of Juan Ciudad (later known as Juan de Dios) and his struggle against the social, political and religious structures.

Cast

Production

Penned by , the screenplay is an adaptation of José Cruset's novel ''San Juan de Dios. Una aventura iluminada''. The film is a General Films Corporations production. Filming began in 1976. Shooting locations included

Release

Distributed by Invercine Distribución, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 10 August 1978.

Reception

The film was not well-received by critics.

References

External links

* Spanish historical drama films 1970s Spanish-language films Films directed by Miguel Picazo Films set in the 16th century Films shot in the province of Granada Films set in Granada Films based on Spanish novels 1970s Spanish films {{1970s-Spain-film-stub