The Nail
1944, Spanish. Directed by Rafael Gil.
The sublime romance of an enigmatic love
Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Rafael GilDirector
- Amparo RivellesBlanca
- Rafael DuránJavier Zarco
- Juan EspantaleónJuan
- Milagros LealAuthoritarian Lady
- Joaquín RoaBerrugo
- Irene Caba AlbaOld Female Witness
- Juan CalvoPeasant
- Ramón MartoriProsecutor
- Rafaela SatorrésDoña Blanca
- José María LadoAlfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral
- Félix FernándezBizquerra
- Alfonso de CórdobaCarrasco
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1944
- Original title
- El clavo
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Rafael Gil
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What The Nail is based on
The Nail is adapted from a short story.
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The Nail runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is The Nail on?
The Nail isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1944. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nail?
If you liked The Nail, try Possession, Winter's Tale, Where the Crawdads Sing.
Who directed The Nail?
The Nail (1944) was directed by Rafael Gil and stars Amparo Rivelles, Rafael Durán, Juan Espantaleón.
What is The Nail based on?
The Nail is adapted from a short story.