---
title: "Bilbao"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bilbao-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 115867
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bilbao (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bilbao-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bilbao is a 1978 drama and thriller film directed and written by Bigas Luna. It stars a disturbed middle-aged man who is obsessed by a dancer and prostitute and abducts her, leading to tragic consequences.

The film runs for 1 hour and 33 minutes and is classified under the drama and thriller genres. Released in Spain on June 7, 1978, it offers a dramatic and thrilling cinematic experience centered on a dark personal obsession.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disturbed middle-aged man becomes obsessed with a dancer and prostitute, leading to a tragic abduction."

### Why Watch
- Directed and written by Bigas Luna.
- Features a tense dramatic narrative with thriller elements.
- Runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves a disturbing abduction and tragic consequences which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: This drama and thriller has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and deals with dark themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1978-cinema, #drama, #thriller, #spanish-film, #dark-obsession

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Bilbao (1978)?
Streaming availability for Bilbao is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Bilbao (1978) worth watching?
It is a 1h 33m drama and thriller directed by Bigas Luna that holds a 78% score on ČSFD.cz based on available user ratings.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of Bilbao?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Bilbao?
Bilbao is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bilbao — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/115867)
- [Bilbao (1978) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/130227-bilbao/prehled/)

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