Streetcar for Sale (1959)
This excellent short film written by the magnificent filmmaker duo of Luis García Berlanga and screenwriter Rafael Azcona was to be part of a series entitled Los Pícaros (The Rogues) which was never continued. These two artists were responsible for such masterpieces of Spanish cinema as Plácido and El verdugo (The Executioner). Here, Berlanga and Azcona collaborated for the first time, setting the stage for the post-war "Berlanguiana" vision that would develop. José Luis López Vázquez plays Julián, a seedy swindler, who with his cronies tries to sell a streetcar to a rich but naive farmer, a newcomer to the city. High jinx ensue. With this film begins the great stage of Berlanga's filmmaking in which he mixes a little social criticism and notes of anti-clericalism with a great deal of farce.
Cast
- José Luis López Vázquez - Julián el Toribio
- Antonio García Quijada - Felipe
- María Luisa Ponte - Julia
- Antonio Martínez - Víctima de la estafa
- Goyo Lebrero - Próxima víctima
- Chus Lampreave - Marujita
- José María Tasso - Paco
- Luis García Berlanga - Comprador de la baliza aerostática (uncredited)
- Pedro Beltrán - Falso inspector
- Luis Ciges - Manolo
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Streetcar for Sale about?
- This excellent short film written by the magnificent filmmaker duo of Luis García Berlanga and screenwriter Rafael Azcona was to be part of a series entitled Los Pícaros (The Rogues) which was never continued. These two artists were responsible for such masterpieces of Spanish cinema as Plácido and El verdugo (The Executioner). Here, Berlanga and Azcona collaborated for the first time, setting the stage for the post-war "Berlanguiana" vision that would develop. José Luis López Vázquez plays Julián, a seedy swindler, who with his cronies tries to sell a streetcar to a rich but naive farmer, a newcomer to the city. High jinx ensue. With this film begins the great stage of Berlanga's filmmaking in which he mixes a little social criticism and notes of anti-clericalism with a great deal of farce.
- Who directed Streetcar for Sale?
- Streetcar for Sale was directed by Juan Estelrich March.
- Who stars in Streetcar for Sale?
- Streetcar for Sale stars José Luis López Vázquez, Antonio García Quijada, María Luisa Ponte, Antonio Martínez, Goyo Lebrero, Chus Lampreave.
- How long is Streetcar for Sale?
- Streetcar for Sale has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Streetcar for Sale?
- Streetcar for Sale is a Comedy film.
- Where was Streetcar for Sale produced?
- Streetcar for Sale was produced in Spain.