

A Man of Action
Loosely inspired by the life of Lucio Urtubia, explore the figure of the so-called anarchist 'Robin Hood,' who ran a legendary counterfeiting operation in Paris that put him in the crosshairs of America's largest bank, when he managed to obtain a huge amount of money by forging traveler's checks to invest in causes he believed in.
Where to watch A Man of Action in United States
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Where is A Man of Action streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About A Man of Action
A Man of Action is a 2022 Spanish-language drama and history film directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera. The cast is led by Juan José Ballesta, Miki Esparbé, Luis Callejo. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
A Man of Action was produced by La Pulga y el Elefante, Ikiru Films, and La Terraza Films and made in Spain. It was released on November 30, 2022.
- Director
- Javier Ruiz Caldera
- Writers
- Patxi Amezcua
- Release date
- November 30, 2022
- OTT release
- November 30, 2022
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Production
- La Pulga y el Elefante, Ikiru Films, La Terraza Films
A Man of Action cast & crew
A Man of Action was directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera and written by Patxi Amezcua.
The cast features Juan José Ballesta as Lucio, Miki Esparbé as Quico, Luis Callejo as Asturiano, Liah O'Prey as Anne, Alexandre Blazy as Inspecteur Costello, and Josean Bengoetxea as Germinal.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Javier Ugarte and Edmon Roch.
Is A Man of Action worth watching?
A Man of Action holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, A Man of Action is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Man of Action
In United States, you can stream A Man of Action on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 30, 2022.
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Cast of A Man of Action

Juan José Ballesta
Lucio

Miki Esparbé
Quico

Luis Callejo
Asturiano

Liah O'Prey
Anne

Alexandre Blazy
Inspecteur Costello

Josean Bengoetxea
Germinal

Philip Schurer
Director Banque Credite Mondiale

Daniel Chamorro
Dueño Coche

Ben Temple
Barrow
Jacobo Marrero
Lucio jeune

Fred Tatien
Patrick

Ana Polvorosa
Satur
A Man of Action — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Man of Action in United States?
A Man of Action is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is A Man of Action on Netflix?
Yes — A Man of Action is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is A Man of Action in?
A Man of Action is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including French, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Man of Action?
A Man of Action runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is A Man of Action rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
▸When did A Man of Action release on OTT?
A Man of Action became available digitally on November 30, 2022.











