Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953)
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.
Director: Luis García Berlanga
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: April 4, 1953
Cast
- José Isbert - Don Pablo, el alcalde
- Manolo Morán - Manolo
- Lolita Sevilla - Carmen Vargas
- Alberto Romea - Don Luis, el caballero
- Elvira Quintillá - Señorita Eloísa, la maestra
- Luis Pérez de León - Don Cosme, el cura
- Félix Fernández - Don Emiliano, el médico
- Nicolás D. Perchicot - Boticario
- Fernando Aguirre - Geronimo - el secretario
- Emilio Santiago - Barbero (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Miguel Mihura (Screenplay)
- Juan Antonio Bardem (Screenplay)
- Luis García Berlanga (Screenplay)
Music: Jesús García Leoz
Cinematography: Manuel Berenguer
Editing: Pepita Orduna
Production: Unión Industrial Cinematográfica
Country: Spain
Language: Español, English
Original Language: es
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
saloon, dreams, clock, mayor, tractor, parachute, satire, flamenco, money, american, stereotype
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
- Who stars in Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! stars José Isbert, Manolo Morán, Lolita Sevilla, Alberto Romea, Elvira Quintillá, Luis Pérez de León.
- How long is Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! is a Comedy film.
- Where was Welcome Mr. Marshall! produced?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
- The themes of Welcome Mr. Marshall! include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.