The Open Door (1957 film)

The Open Door (La puerta abierta) is a prize-winning 1957 Spanish film based on the 1932 play Tűzmadár by Lajos Zilahy. It was directed by César Fernández Ardavín and stars Amedeo Nazzari and Märta Torén.

Synopsis

Shortly after settling in Madrid, the body of a murdered dancer appears. His Don Juan condition, in addition to his vanity, make the police suspect that it is a crime of passion. As the investigation continues, the doubts and jealousy of one of his neighbors threaten to damage his family life.

Cast

• Amedeo Nazzari as Michel de Caroli
• Märta Torén as Countess de Caroli
• Rafael de Córdoba as Alomar
• Nadia Marlowa as Marietta
• Carlos Casaravilla as Police commissioner
• Carlos Larrañaga as Pedro
• Aurora de Alba as Yolanda
• Teresa del Río
• Salvador Soler Marí
• Manuel Arbó
• Aníbal Vela
• Vicente Ávila
• Francisco Sánchez
• María del Pilar Armesto
• Julia Pachelo
• Nora Samsó
• José Prada

See also

• ' (1933), French film based on the play Tűzmadár
• The Firebird (1934), American film based on the play Tűzmadár