Jackal of Nahueltoro (1970)

Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.

Directed by: Miguel Littín

Written by: Miguel Littín

Music by: Sergio Ortega

Starring: Nelson Villagra, Shenda Román, Marcelo Romo, Héctor Noguera, Luis Alarcón, Pedro Villagra, Rafael Benavente, Rubén Sotoconil, Roberto Navarrete, Luis Melo

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Released: 1970-05-04

Runtime: 95 minutes

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