''Torment'' ( es, Tormento, links=no) is a 1974 Spanish drama film directed by Pedro Olea based on the novel of the same name by

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which stars Ana Belén, Francisco Rabal, Concha Velasco, and Javier Escrivá.

Plot

The plot is set in 19th-century Madrid. Upon the return of enriched Agustín from the Americas to Spain, young

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Amparo, working for the Bringas and in a relationship with priest Pedro Polo, is courted by Agustín.

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Production

An adaptation of the novel ' by

, the screenplay was penned by

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, , Pedro Olea, and . The film is a José Frade PC production.

Release

Distributed by Atlántida, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 2 September 1974. The film became Olea's most successful film and was the highest-grossing Spanish film of the year with a gross of 75 million pesetas. By the end of 1975, it was the seventh highest-grossing Spanish film of all time with a gross of 106 million pesetas from 1.7 million admissions. By 1987, it had over 2 million admissions and a gross of 120.6 million, The film's critical reception was also positive.

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Films set in the 19th century Films set in Madrid 1970s Spanish films 1970s Spanish-language films Films directed by Pedro Olea Spanish drama films 1974 drama films Spanish-language drama films Films about maids Films scored by Carmelo Bernaola Films based on Spanish novels {{authority control

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