---
title: "The Exterminating Angel"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-exterminating-angel-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29264
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Exterminating Angel (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-exterminating-angel-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Exterminating Angel is a 1962 comedy, drama, and fantasy film directed by Luis Buñuel, starring Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, and Enrique Rambal. The film follows a group of guests who, after a lavish dinner party, find themselves unable to depart, leading to the deterioration of their societal pretenses and facades over the next few days as they are reduced to living like animals.

Sharply satirical and allegorical, the film depicts the aristocracy in a manner that suggests they harbor savage instincts and unspeakable secrets. With a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes, it explores the degeneration of high society through a surreal and confined premise.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Lavish dinner guests find themselves mysteriously unable to depart."

### Why Watch
- Sharp satire and allegory depicting the aristocracy harboring savage instincts and unspeakable secrets.
- Directed by Luis Buñuel with a cast including Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, and Enrique Rambal.
- A runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes blending comedy, drama, and fantasy.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise focuses entirely on guests trapped after a lavish dinner party as their societal pretenses deteriorate.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines comedy, drama, and fantasy elements across a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #high-society, #satire, #allegory, #dinner-party, #confinement, #black-and-white, #classic-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Luis Buñuel
- **Networks / Studios**: Producciones Gustavo Alatriste

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Silvia Pinal** as *Leticia 'La Valkiria'*
- **Jacqueline Andere** as *Alicia Roc*
- **Claudio Brook** as *Butler Julio*
- **Enrique Rambal** as *Edmundo Nóbile*
- **José Baviera** as *Leandro Gómez*
- **Augusto Benedico** as *Dr. Carlos Conde*
- **Luis Beristáin** as *Cristián Ugalde*
- **Antonio Bravo** as *Sergio Russell*
- **César del Campo** as *Col. Álvaro*
- **Bertha Moss** as *Leonora*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Exterminating Angel?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or by looking for physical media releases such as the Blu-ray on Amazon.

### Q: Is The Exterminating Angel worth watching?
It is a sharply satirical and allegorical film directed by Luis Buñuel that explores the degeneration of high society.

### Q: What is the binge duration or runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes, it is watched as a single continuous viewing experience rather than episodic television.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Exterminating Angel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29264)
- [Anděl zkázy [The Exterminating Angel] (1962): Obsazení, herci…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3019-andel-zkazy/tvurci)
- [The Exterminating Angel - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exterminating_Angel)
- [The Exterminating Angel (1962) Original Trailer [FHD] - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysYG7qaz29c)

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