The Tunnel
1988, Spanish. Directed by Antonio Drove.
... there is only one obscure and solitary tunnel: mine.
A painter becomes obsessed and begins an affair with a mysterious woman who was touched deeply by one of his works.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Antonio DroveDirector
- Jane SeymourMaria Iribarne
- Peter WellerJuan Pablo Castell
- Fernando ReyAllende
- Manuel de BlasHunter
- Marga HerreraProstituta
- Yelena SamarinaAllende's Main
- Tomás SáezGuest
- Jaime TojaAllende's Valet
- José Luis BaringoFirst Journalist
- Douglas McNicolSecond Journalist
- Victoria ZinnyMimi
- Anne HenryPost Office Attendant
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1988
- Original title
- El túnel
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Antonio Drove, José Agustín Mahieu, Carlos A. Cornejo
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What The Tunnel is based on
The Tunnel is based on El Túnel (1948) by Ernesto Sabato.
1948
El Túnel
By Ernesto Sabato
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The Tunnel: quick answers
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How long is The Tunnel?
The Tunnel runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Tunnel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tunnel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tunnel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tunnel is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tunnel on?
The Tunnel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 April 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tunnel?
If you liked The Tunnel, try The Only Living Boy in New York, Until the End of the World, Modigliani.
Who directed The Tunnel?
The Tunnel (1988) was directed by Antonio Drove and stars Jane Seymour, Peter Weller, Fernando Rey.
What is The Tunnel based on?
The Tunnel is based on El Túnel (1948) by Ernesto Sabato.