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Streetcar for Sale (1959)

Movie ★ 8.5 29 min

Comedy

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.

Juan Estelrich March Director Rafael Azcona Writer Luis García Berlanga Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 11, 1959
Runtime
29 min
IMDb
tt0053256
Country
Language
Studio
Estudios Moro

Cast

José Luis López Vázquez José Luis López Vázquez Julián el Toribio Antonio García Quijada Felipe María Luisa Ponte Julia Antonio Martínez Víctima de la estafa Goyo Lebrero Goyo Lebrero Próxima víctima Chus Lampreave Chus Lampreave Marujita José María Tasso José María Tasso Paco Luis García Berlanga Luis García Berlanga Comprador de la baliza aerostática (uncredited) Pedro Beltrán Pedro Beltrán Falso inspector Luis Ciges Luis Ciges Manolo Jesús Martín Heredia Higinio el Pompitas Luis Marín Luis Marín Cobrador del segundo tranvía Lorenzo Robledo Lorenzo Robledo José Orjas José Orjas Comisario Xan das Bolas Xan das Bolas Marmolista Lorenzo Villanueva Fernández Cobrador Simón Ramírez Simón Ramírez Narrador (uncredited) José María Rodríguez Cura (uncredited)

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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.
When was Streetcar for Sale released?
Streetcar for Sale is a 1959 comedy film.
Where can I watch Streetcar for Sale?
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