Series synopsis
Curro Jiménez is a Spanish action & adventure comedy television series that premiered on La 1 on December 22, 1976. It ended on March 19, 1978. It was created by Antonio Larreta. It stars Sancho Gracia, Álvaro de Luna, José Sancho and Francisco Algora.
Curro Jiménez was a successful Spanish TV series that aired on TVE1 from 22 December 1976 to 1979. Its main theme was Andalusian "bandolerismo" in the 19th century, located in the Ronda mountains. The main characters were four bandits, Curro Jiménez
Premise
Curro Jiménez was a successful Spanish TV series that aired on TVE1 from 22 December 1976 to 1979. Its main theme was Andalusian "bandolerismo" in the 19th century, located in the Ronda mountains. The main characters were four bandits, Curro Jiménez
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sancho Gracia as Curro Jiménez
- Álvaro de Luna as El Algarrobo
- José Sancho as El Estudiante
- Francisco Algora as El Fraile
- Eduardo García as El Gitano
- Blanca Estrada as Camila
- Mercedes Sampietro as Remedios
- Carmen Platero as Micaela
Supporting cast
- José Orjas as Cura
- María Francés as Madre superiora
- Rocío Iglesias
- Julia Trujillo
- Queta Claver as Petra
- Carmen Maura as Remedios
- Luisa Sala as Doña Urraca
- Carmen Lozano as Duquesa
- Irene Gutiérrez Caba
- María José Fernández Arqués
- Teresa Rabal
- José Caride
Guest cast
- Blanca Estrada as Camila
- Mercedes Sampietro as Remedios
- Carmen Platero as Micaela
- José Orjas as Cura
- María Francés as Madre superiora
- Rocío Iglesias
- Julia Trujillo
- Queta Claver as Petra
- Carmen Maura as Remedios
- Luisa Sala as Doña Urraca
- Carmen Lozano as Duquesa
- Irene Gutiérrez Caba
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | December 22, 1976 | May 29, 1977 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 5, 1977 | December 11, 1977 |
| Season 3 | 14 | December 18, 1977 | March 19, 1978 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Boatman from Cantillana The boatman Curro Jiménez, due to the harassment of some wealthy people who take away his work and beat him up, assumes revenge by killing four men going underground. |
December 22, 1976 |
| 2 |
A Student, a Friar and a Carob Curro Jiménez meets three companions to form his band of bandits. |
March 6, 1977 |
| 3 |
20,000 Mexican Ounces Curro Jiménez and his cronies get into an affair to get a fortune in gold coins. |
March 13, 1977 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Return Home Curro Jiménez, nostalgic, decides to go see his old mother. There he meets a young woman who helps the old woman, apparently selflessly. Actually, this is a spy sent there by an enemy of the bandit. |
June 5, 1977 |
| 2 |
The Pendulum Curro Jiménez and his men storm a gambling house. They chase and separate them. Each one takes a path to meet in a castle and get the money back. |
June 12, 1977 |
| 3 |
The Legend of Zacarias Mendoza A man protected by a high office is forced to try to capture Curro Jiménez. For this he seeks, coercing, the collaboration of Zacarías Mendoza, a former retired bandit. |
June 19, 1977 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Prisoner from Arcos Dionisio, a distinguished official of the Court, arrives in Andalusia with his young wife to take over his new job, his head full of fantasies and adventures. His dreams will come true due to his great resemblance to Curro Jiménez. |
December 18, 1977 |
| 2 |
Uncle Peter El Algarrobo finds a kidnapped girl in a gypsy camp and rescues her by becoming fond of her as if without wanting to leave her. |
December 25, 1977 |
| 3 |
In the Palm of the Hand Curro appears dying and takes refuge in the house of a mother and daughter who take care of him. He has lost his memory and does not know who he is, but there are those who recognize him and seek the reward. |
January 1, 1978 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | La 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 22, 1976 |
| Last aired | March 19, 1978 |
| Status | ended |