Spain / Sep 17, 2016 / Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival
The incredible true story of the man who fooled an entire country
2h 3min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A tale of cheats and impostors, taking its inspiration from true facts and from one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades: the spy Francisco Paesa.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Luis Callejo | Juan Alberto Belloch |
| Emilio Gutiérrez Caba | Osorno |
| Pedro Casablanc | Lawyer |
| Philippe Rebbot | Pinaud |
| Jimmy Shaw | Inverter 3 |
| Tomás del Estal | Bermejo |
| Alba Galocha | Beatriz |
| José Manuel Poga | Journalist 2 |
| Verónica Goya | Vicy Lafayette |
| Marcos Ruiz | Hijo Camoes |
| Richard García Vázquez | |
| Enric Benavent | Casturelli |
| Miquel García Borda | Inversor 1 |
| Mireia Portas | Gloria |
| Rafael Sandoval | Detective |
| Ramón Rados | Rafael Vera |
| Santiago Molero | Inversor 2 |
Genres
HistoryThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El hombre de las mil caras |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English, Español |
| Production countries | Spain |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Atresmedia, Atípica Films, Zeta Studios, Canal Sur, Movistar Plus+ |
| Release date | 23 settembre 2016 |
| Writer | Rafael Cobos, Alberto Rodríguez, Manuel Cerdán |
| Editing | José M. G. Moyano |
| Cinematography | Álex Catalán |
| Assistant directors | Alberto Rodríguez |
| Camera operators | Álex Catalán |
| Additional photography | Álex Catalán |
| Music | Julio de la Rosa |
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| Sound | Julio de la Rosa |
| Costume design | Fernando García, Yolanda Piña |
| Makeup | Yolanda Piña, Fernando García |
| Hairstyling | Yolanda Piña, Fernando García |
| Budget | 5.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 2.387.127 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Spain / Sep 23, 2016 / 7
Greece / Feb 23, 2017
France / Apr 12, 2017
Digital
Germany / Mar 22, 2019 / 12
South Korea / Jan 01, 2023 / 15
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