The Bitter Stems
1956, Spanish. Directed by Fernando Ayala.
Buenos Aires, Argentina. A failed reporter teams up with a Hungarian immigrant to set up a fake correspondence journalism school.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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- Released
- 4 November 1956
- Original title
- Los tallos amargos
- Country
- Argentina
- Written by
- Sergio Leonardo
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The Bitter Stems runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The Bitter Stems isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bitter Stems?
If you liked The Bitter Stems, try The House on Carroll Street, Light It Up, Staring at Strangers.
Who directed The Bitter Stems?
The Bitter Stems (1956) was directed by Fernando Ayala and stars Carlos Cores, Julia Sandoval, Vassili Lambrinos.