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La gran mentira
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La gran mentira

1956-04-01 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Rafael Gil
Production companies
Aspa
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Francisco RabalFrancisco RabalCésar Neira
Madeleine FischerTeresa Campos
Jacqueline PierreuxJacqueline PierreuxSara Millán
Manolo MoránManolo MoránCésar's Manager
Rafael BardemRafael BardemTeresa's Uncle
Juan CalvoJuan CalvoPaulino Sándalo
Bobby DeglanéBobby DeglanéRadio Presenter
Irene Caba AlbaIrene Caba AlbaLa Molina Neighbor #1
Milagros LealMilagros LealLa Molina Neighbor #2
Ángel JordánÁngel JordánRaúl Estrada
Ramón ElíasManolo Rodríguez
Francisco SánchezCatalan Producer
Julio F. AlymánJulio F. AlymánMakeup Artist
Rafael Calvo RevillaRafael Calvo RevillaDoctor
Pilar SanclementePilar SanclementeAntoñita
Rafaela AparicioRafaela AparicioLa Molina Neighbor #3 (uncredited)
José Luis OzoresJosé Luis OzoresAmateur Screenwriter (uncredited)
Ángel ÁlvarezÁngel ÁlvarezSándalo's Screenwriter (uncredited)
Antonio OzoresAntonio OzoresSándalo's Screenwriter (uncredited)
Antonio RamalletsAntonio RamalletsSelf (uncredited)

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