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That Happy Couple
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That Happy Couple

1953-08-31 · 79 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy

Juan and Carmen are a humble couple living in Madrid. She does the housework and he works as an electrician in a film studio. Their dreams of wellness come true when they win a contest sponsored by a soap brand.

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Directors
Juan Antonio Bardem, Luis García Berlanga
Production companies
Altamira
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fernando Fernán GómezFernando Fernán GómezJuan
Elvira QuintilláElvira QuintilláCarmen
Félix FernándezFélix FernándezRafa
José Luis OzoresJosé Luis OzoresLuis
Fernando AguirreFernando AguirreOrganizer
Manuel ArbóManuel ArbóEsteban
Matilde Muñoz SampedroMatilde Muñoz SampedroAmparo
Antonio García QuijadaManolo
Antonio GarisaAntonio GarisaFlorentino
José FrancoJosé FrancoTenor
AladyAladyTechnician
Rafael BardemRafael BardemDon Julián
Rafael AlonsoRafael AlonsoInsurance Broker
José OrjasJosé OrjasWaiter
Francisco BernalFrancisco BernalChauffeur
Mariano AlcónActor - Evil Nobleman
Manuel AguileraFilm Director
Pilar SirventLolita
Carmen SánchezCarmen SánchezDoña Lola
Lola GaosLola GaosActress - Queen

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