Cast: Fernando Rey

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Fernando Rey. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Elisa, My Life

1977 · Movie · 123 min. · Spain

Direction Carlos Saura

Cast Geraldine Chaplin · Fernando Rey · Isabel Mestres · Norman Briski

Synopsis Elisa, My Life (1977) follows the journey of Elisa, who has been estranged from her father Luis for nearly a decade. When she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel during a tumultuous period in her marriage to Antonio, Elisa...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Illustrious Corpses

1975 · Movie · 120 min. · Italy

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Lino Ventura · Tino Carraro · Marcel Bozzuffi · Paolo Bonacelli

Synopsis Illustrious Corpses (1975) follows the gripping tale of Inspector Rogas, a seasoned detective tasked with unraveling a series of enigmatic murders targeting esteemed Supreme Court judges. As Rogas delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a labyrinthine conspiracy that implicates...

6.6

401 votes

6.6

401 votes

6.6

835 votes

Companeros

1970 · Movie · 118 min. · Italy

Direction Sergio Corbucci

Cast Franco Nero · Tomas Milian · Jack Palance · Fernando Rey

Synopsis Companeros (1970) follows the story of a cunning arms dealer, Yodlaf Peterson, who is determined to secure a deal with the guerrilla leader Mongo. However, the funds required for the transaction are secured in a bank vault, and only Professor...

6.4

580 votes

6.4

580 votes

The Desert of the Tartars

1976 · Movie · 140 min. · Italy

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Giuliano Gemma · Helmut Griem · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis The Desert of the Tartars (1976) follows the journey of Lieutenant Drogo, who is dispatched to a remote outpost nestled between a desert and a towering mountain range for his inaugural mission. The garrison's primary objective is to thwart any...

6.4

586 votes

6.4

586 votes

6.3

688 votes

Our Father

1985 · Movie · 103 min. · Spain

Direction Francisco Regueiro

Cast Francisco Rabal · Fernando Rey · Victoria Abril · Emma Penella

Synopsis Our Father (1985) follows the journey of a Spanish Cardinal who, upon discovering he has a limited time to live, returns to his homeland after three decades in the Vatican. His mission is to settle his earthly matters, including a...

6.3

518 votes

6.3

518 votes

6.3

209 votes

6.2

417 votes

The Murri Affair

1974 · Movie · 120 min. · Italy

Direction Mauro Bolognini

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Giancarlo Giannini · Fernando Rey · Tina Aumont

Synopsis The Murri Affair (1974) is a gripping film inspired by actual events, centering around a troubled young man who takes the life of his sister's oppressive and violent spouse. Initially arrested for the murder, the narrative takes a dramatic turn...

6.2

53 votes

6.2

53 votes

French Connection II

1975 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Gene Hackman · Fernando Rey · Bernard Fresson · Jean-Pierre Castaldi

Synopsis French Connection II (1975) continues the story from the acclaimed predecessor, resuming almost immediately after the events of the first film. Narcotics detective "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman), relentless in his pursuit of drug lord Frog One (Fernando Rey), ventures beyond...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Voyage of the Damned

1976 · Movie · 134 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast James Mason · Faye Dunaway · Orson Welles · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Voyage of the Damned (1976) chronicles the harrowing journey of a group of Jewish refugees who set sail from Nazi-controlled Europe, seeking refuge and freedom. Their voyage, however, takes a tragic turn when they are denied entry to various ports,...

6.2

782 votes

6.2

782 votes

Traffic Jam

1979 · Movie · 108 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Alberto Sordi · Annie Girardot · Fernando Rey · Patrick Dewaere

Synopsis Traffic Jam (1979) unfolds a monumental gridlock that paralyzes the Roma highway ring, resulting in an unprecedented traffic congestion that lasts over 36 hours. Initially, those stuck in their vehicles respond calmly, but as time progresses, the situation escalates into...

6.1

581 votes

6.1

581 votes

Don Quixote

1947 · Movie · 137 min. · Spain

Direction Rafael Gil

Cast Rafael Rivelles · Juan Calvo · Fernando Rey · Manolo Morán

Synopsis Don Quixote (1947) is widely regarded as the most authentic adaptation of Cervantes' classic novel. This cinematic masterpiece stays true to the original narrative, capturing the essence of the story with remarkable fidelity. The film follows the adventures of the...

6.1

547 votes

6.1

547 votes