La cesta (1965)
In a quaint Spanish village, a festive raffle for a Christmas basket takes an unexpected turn when its lottery ticket wins “El Gordo” before the draw. Suddenly, the humble prize becomes a fortune, and Don Carmelo—a greedy local bigwig—will stop at nothing to claim it. With charm, wit, and a touch of satire, this nostalgic comedy unravels a web of small-town schemes, revealing how far people will go when luck strikes early
Director: Rafael J. Salvia
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 15, 1965
Cast
- Julia Caba Alba - Petra
- José Alfayate - Cura
- Joaquín Bergía - Jugador de dominó
- Francisco Camoiras - Crescencio
- Rafael Durán - Don Carlos
- Antonio Garisa - Carmelo
- Lina Morgan - Lolín
- Ana Esmeralda - Teresa
- Perla Cristal - Elvira
- Antonio Jiménez Escribano - Don Tomás
Screenplay
Music: Fernando García Morcillo
Cinematography: Manuel Merino
Editing: Mercedes Gimeno
Production: Cooperativa Cinematográfica Walkiria, Intercinema Internacional Cinematográfica
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Rafael J. Salvia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La cesta about?
- In a quaint Spanish village, a festive raffle for a Christmas basket takes an unexpected turn when its lottery ticket wins “El Gordo” before the draw. Suddenly, the humble prize becomes a fortune, and Don Carmelo—a greedy local bigwig—will stop at nothing to claim it. With charm, wit, and a touch of satire, this nostalgic comedy unravels a web of small-town schemes, revealing how far people will go when luck strikes early
- Who directed La cesta?
- La cesta was directed by Rafael J. Salvia.
- Who stars in La cesta?
- La cesta stars Julia Caba Alba, José Alfayate, Joaquín Bergía, Francisco Camoiras, Rafael Durán, Antonio Garisa.
- How long is La cesta?
- La cesta has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is La cesta?
- La cesta is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was La cesta produced?
- La cesta was produced in Spain.