Movie: Pelota

Top 4 Billed Cast

Jean-Pierre Laruche
Jean-Pierre Laruche

Himself

Joseph Laduce
Joseph Laduce

Himself

Cipriano Ruiz
Cipriano Ruiz

Himself

J.M. Berasaluce
J.M. Berasaluce

Himself

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    A documentary view of the Basque ball-game in which a small hard leather ball is hit against a wall. The film gives an impression of the game itself and of those who play it, not only the star performers (and the myths that surround them), but also those who just play in the streets and alleyways. The film sees the game it its cultural context and conveys the emotions and stories that are peculiar to the Basque country.

  • Release Date

    1983-09-09

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    Españoleuskera
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