---
title: "El hombre que se quiso matar"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/el-hombre-que-se-quiso-matar-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 103088
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# El hombre que se quiso matar (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/el-hombre-que-se-quiso-matar-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

El hombre que se quiso matar is a 1970 Spanish black comedy film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Tony Leblanc, Antonio Garisa, and Elisa Ramírez. Based on the novel by Wenceslao Fernández Flórez, the film follows Federico, a Latin professor who loses his job and girlfriend, survives multiple suicide attempts including a fall from the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, and decides to strike back at a hostile society.

Culturally significant as a color remake of a 1942 film by the same director, the movie spans a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes and is produced by Coral P.C. It combines dark comedic themes with the plight of its protagonist as he navigates his failed self-destruction and new outlook on society.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "After losing his job and girlfriend, a desperate professor tries turning failed suicides into vengeance."

### Why Watch
- It is a 1970 Spanish comedy film directed by Rafael Gil.
- It stars Tony Leblanc, Antonio Garisa, and Elisa Ramírez.
- It is based on the homonymous novel by Wenceslao Fernández Flórez.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not mention where the film can currently be streamed.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a black comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes, suitable for viewers interested in classic Spanish cinema.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #spanish-cinema, #black-comedy, #classic-film, #literary-adaptation, #remake, #satire

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream El hombre que se quiso matar (1970)?
The provided sources do not contain information regarding where the film is currently available to stream.

### Q: Is El hombre que se quiso matar worth watching?
It is a 1970 Spanish black comedy directed by Rafael Gil and starring Tony Leblanc, offering viewers a classic literary adaptation.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: How many episodes does it have?
El hombre que se quiso matar is a feature film rather than a series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [El hombre que se quiso matar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103088)
- [El hombre que se quiso matar (1970) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065844/fullcredits/)
- [El hombre que se quiso matar (película de 1970) - Wikipedia ...](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_hombre_que_se_quiso_matar_(pel%C3%ADcula_de_1970))
- [El hombre que se quiso matar - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103088-el-hombre-que-se-quiso-matar)
- [El hombre que se quiso matar (1970) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/el-hombre-que-se-quiso-matar/credits)

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