

Death of a Cyclist
“Death on the road.”
A couple having an affair strike a bicyclist with their car and do not offer aid out of fear of their relationship being exposed.
Where to watch Death of a Cyclist in United States
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Where is Death of a Cyclist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Death of a Cyclist
Death of a Cyclist is a 1955 Spanish-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. The cast is led by Lucia Bosè, Alberto Closas, Bruna Corrà. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Death of a Cyclist was produced by Guión PC, Trionfalcine, and Cesáreo González and made in Spain and Italy. It was released on September 7, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Juan Antonio Bardem
- Writers
- Luis Fernando de Igoa, Juan Antonio Bardem
- Release date
- September 7, 1955
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, Italy
- Production
- Guión PC, Trionfalcine, Cesáreo González
Death of a Cyclist cast & crew
Death of a Cyclist was directed by Juan Antonio Bardem and written by Luis Fernando de Igoa and Juan Antonio Bardem.
The cast features Lucia Bosè as María José de Castro, Alberto Closas as Juan Fernández Soler, Bruna Corrà as Matilde Luque Carvajal, Carlos Casaravilla as Rafael Sandoval, Otello Toso as Miguel Castro, and Alicia Romay as Carmina.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Isidro B. Maiztegui, cinematography is by Alfredo Fraile, and it was produced by Manuel J. Goyanes.
Is Death of a Cyclist worth watching?
Death of a Cyclist holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 112 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Death of a Cyclist is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Death of a Cyclist

Lucia Bosè
María José de Castro

Alberto Closas
Juan Fernández Soler

Bruna Corrà
Matilde Luque Carvajal

Carlos Casaravilla
Rafael Sandoval

Otello Toso
Miguel Castro

Alicia Romay
Carmina

Julia Delgado Caro
Doña Maria

Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
Cyclist's Neighbor
Mercedes Albert
Cristina

José Sepúlveda
Commissar

José Prada
Dean

Fernando Sancho
Traffic Police
Death of a Cyclist — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death of a Cyclist in United States?
Death of a Cyclist is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Death of a Cyclist on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Death of a Cyclist is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Death of a Cyclist in?
Death of a Cyclist is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Death of a Cyclist?
Death of a Cyclist runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Death of a Cyclist rated?
Death of a Cyclist is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 112 ratings.











