The Search (1966)
Angelino FonsCast
Jacques Perrin 
Emma Penella Sara Lezana 
Hugo Blanco 
Lola Gaos Coral Pellicer
Credits
Written by: Pío Baroja
Plot
Manuel Jacques Perrin is a young man from the country who tries to make it in Madrid in this somber melodrama. He struggles to survive in the unforgiving city where only the strongest will prosper.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Search (1966) is a Spanish crime film directed by Angelino Fons. It stars Jacques Perrin, Emma Penella and Sara Lezana. It runs 92 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Venice Film Festival 1966: Best Actor (Volpi Cup for Best Actor) — Jacques Perrin
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (165 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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