Production took 10 years, during which director Budd Boetticher faced financial struggles, legal issues, and the death of his subject, bullfighter Carlos Arruza.
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Production took 10 years, during which director Budd Boetticher faced financial struggles, legal issues, and the death of his subject, bullfighter Carlos Arruza.
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Synopsis
Carlos Arruza, a celebrated bullfighter, became the focus of Budd Boetticher's ambitious project that spanned a decade. Filming began on May 5, 1958, and faced numerous challenges, including financial struggles and legal issues. Arruza's life and career are depicted through a mix of bullfighting scenes and personal reflections. The film features narration by Jason Robards and Anthony Quinn. It premiered at the San Francisco Film Festival on October 25, 1968, and had its official world premiere in Tijuana, Mexico, on May 22, 1971.
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Why Watch
- See Carlos Arruza's life as a legendary bullfighter.
- Follow Budd Boetticher's unique filmmaking journey.
- Meet the challenges of filming in Mexico's bullfighting scene.
Did You Know
- Production of Arruza took 10 years, starting in May 1958.
- Carlos Arruza died in May 1966, before the film's completion.
- Budd Boetticher faced financial issues, running out of money twice.
- The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1968.
- Jason Robards initially narrated the film before Anthony Quinn took over.
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Who directed the documentary Arruza?
Arruza was directed by Budd Boetticher.
When did the production of Arruza start?
Production of Arruza started on May 5, 1958.
What year did Arruza have its official world premiere?
Arruza had its official world premiere on May 22, 1971, in Tijuana, Mexico.
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