Valentina (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, Valentina is a drama film directed by Antonio José Betancor, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1939, in a French prison camp, José Garcés of the defeated Spanish Republican army raises the spirits of his fellow prisoners by telling the story of the year he was 8 years old, 1911, in a small town in northeastern Spain. He was a rascal, baffling his father, always in trouble, and in love with Valentina, a neighbor girl. On his roof top at night he sends semaphore messages to her. He writes poems. He gets them into trouble, killing her father's breeding pigeons. When the two families camp at a decaying castle, his tutor, a sympathetic priest, tells him about the most valiant men, the saints, the heroes, and the poets. Already a poet, he learns a lesson about being a hero.
Who’s in it. Valentina stars Anthony Quinn as Mosen Joaquín, Jorge Sanz as Pepe, Paloma Gómez as Valentina and María Rubio as Valentina adulta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Valentina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valentina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Valentina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Valentina (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Valentina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Valentina worth watching?
- Valentina holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Valentina?
- Valentina stars Anthony Quinn, Jorge Sanz, Paloma Gómez, María Rubio and Saturno Cerra.
- When was Valentina released?
- Valentina was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.