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El principio (1973)

Spanish action film directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega

Film facts

Runtime
2h 15m 135 min
Released
3 December 1973
Language
Spanish

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

El principio has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 min). The Spanish film released on 3 December 1973. It is directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega and stars Lucha Villa, Narciso Busquets and Fernando Balzaretti.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Rosalío Solano
Produced by
Víctor Junco
Production
Estudios Churubusco

Box office, awards and more

Filmed in
Mexico
Country
Mexico

Release and where to watch

In theatres
3 December 1973
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of El principio?

El principio has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes, or 135 min.

When did El principio release?

El principio released on 3 December 1973.

Who directed El principio?

El principio is directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega.

Who is in the cast of El principio?

The cast of El principio includes Lucha Villa, Narciso Busquets, Fernando Balzaretti and Alejandro Parodi.

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Updated 14 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.