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Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953)

Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953)

Comedy
Release Date: 1953, April 4
Directors: Luis García Berlanga
Countries: Spain
Production: Unión Industrial Cinematográfica, Unión Industrial Cinematográfica
Cast: Fernando Rey, José Riesgo, Joaquín Roa, José María Rodríguez, Ángel Álvarez, José Franco, Felix Fernández, Manuel Alexandre, Emílio Santiago, Rafael Alonso, Josep Castillo, José Vivó

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

dreams stereotype satire money flamenco american mayor parachute saloon clock tractor