---
title: "The Ruffian"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ruffian-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 411301
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Ruffian (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ruffian-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Ruffian is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Argentina Sono Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A carnival psychic with amnesia fears a murderer is headed her way."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric carnival setting
- Tense mystery surrounding amnesia
- Directed by Daniel Tinayre

### Caveats & Content Note
- At two hours, the pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s eerie tone and themes of impending danger make it more suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, ominous, noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Daniel Tinayre
- **Networks / Studios**: Argentina Sono Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Egle Martin** as *Isabel-Florelle*
- **Carlos Estrada** as *Hector*
- **Óscar Rovito** as *Raul*
- **Nathán Pinzón** as *Andres*
- **Aída Luz** as *Berta*
- **Aníbal Pardeiro** as *Dr. Marco*
- **Daniel de Alvarado** as *Dr. Danieli*
- **Lucio Deval** as *Policia 1*
- **Nelly Beltrán**
- **Cayetano Biondo**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main premise of The Ruffian?
The film follows an amnesiac carnival psychic who believes a man is coming to kill her.

### Q: Who directed The Ruffian?
The Ruffian was directed by Daniel Tinayre.

### Q: When was The Ruffian released?
It was released on 9 July 1961.

### Q: What genre does The Ruffian belong to?
It is classified as a crime and thriller film.

### Q: How long is The Ruffian?
The runtime is approximately two hours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ruffian — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/411301)

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