The Eavesdropper

The Eavesdropper, also known as El ojo de la cerradura, is a 1966 film directed by Argentine filmmaker Leopoldo Torre Nilsson. It was financed with the U.S. company Columbia Pictures.

Cast

Stathis Giallelis as Martin Casals
Janet Margolin as Inés
Lautaro Murúa as Hernán Ramallo
Leonardo Favio as Santos
Nelly Meden as Lola
Ignacio de Soroa as Ramón Casal
Elena Cortesina as Mariquita

Release

The film screened at the 9th Mar del Plata International Film Festival, which was held from 2 to 12 March 1966. The film premiered in Buenos Aires on 1 September 1966. It was released in two versions: an English-language version at Cine Iguazú and a Spanish-language version at other cinemas. The film made its U.S. debut under the title The Eavesdropper at the New York Film Festival on 14 September 1966.

Reception

The film was received well at international film festivals.

Awards

The film won the 1967 Silver Condor Award for Best Director.