Welcome Mr. Marshall!
Originally released in 1953. Welcome Mr. Marshall! is a comedy film. directed by Luis García Berlanga. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring José Isbert, Manolo Morán, and Lolita Sevilla
Synopsis
A small Spanish town, Villar del Río, is alerted to the upcoming visit of American diplomats and its ruling townsmen begin preparations to impress the American visitors, in the hopes of benefiting under the Marshall Plan. Hoping to demonstrate the side of Spanish culture with which the visiting foreign officials would be more familiarized, the Castilian citizens don unfamiliar Andalusian costumes, hire a renowned flamenco performer, and re-decorate their town in Andalusian style, meantime waiting for their uncertain arrival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (118 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
José Isbert
as Don Pablo, el alcalde
Manolo Morán
as Manolo
Lolita Sevilla
as Carmen Vargas
Alberto Romea
as Don Luis, el caballero
Elvira Quintillá
as Señorita Eloísa, la maestra
Luis Pérez de León
as Don Cosme, el cura
Félix Fernández
as Don Emiliano, el médico
Nicolás D. Perchicot
as Boticario
Fernando Aguirre
as Geronimo - el secretario
Emilio Santiago
as Barbero (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Unión Industrial Cinematográfica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welcome Mr. Marshall! about?
A small Spanish town, Villar del Río, is alerted to the upcoming visit of American diplomats and its ruling townsmen begin preparations to impress the American visitors, in the hopes of benefiting...
Who directed Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
Welcome Mr. Marshall! was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
How long is Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
Welcome Mr. Marshall! has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Welcome Mr. Marshall! released?
Welcome Mr. Marshall! was released on April 4, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
The main cast of Welcome Mr. Marshall! includes José Isbert, Manolo Morán, Lolita Sevilla, Alberto Romea, Elvira Quintillá.
Is Welcome Mr. Marshall! worth watching?
Welcome Mr. Marshall! has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.