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La gran mentira(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-04-01
63%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Overview:
César Neira, an almost forgotten Spanish actor, gets involved by chance with Teresa, a teacher from a small village in the province of Cáceres, who has won a radio contest. The prize is a trip to Madrid to experience just for a fortnight the life of the famous and wealthy people.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Spain
ProductionCompanies:
Aspa
Movie: La gran mentira
Top 10 Billed Cast
Francisco Rabal
César Neira
Jacqueline Pierreux
Sara Millán
Manolo Morán
César's Manager
Rafael Bardem
Teresa's Uncle
Juan Calvo
Paulino Sándalo
Bobby Deglané
Radio Presenter
Irene Caba Alba
La Molina Neighbor #1
Milagros Leal
La Molina Neighbor #2
Ángel Jordán
Raúl Estrada
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Overview
César Neira, an almost forgotten Spanish actor, gets involved by chance with Teresa, a teacher from a small village in the province of Cáceres, who has won a radio contest. The prize is a trip to Madrid to experience just for a fortnight the life of the famous and wealthy people.
Release Date
1956-04-01
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6.25
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