José Monje Cruz, better known by his stage name Camarón de la Isla, was a Spanish Romani flamenco singer. Considered one of the all-time greatest flamenco singers, he was noted for his collaborations with Paco de Lucía and Tomatito, and the three of them were of major importance to the revival of flamenco in the second half of the 20th century.
Miracle of Marcelino true story is a 1955 Spanish film written by José Maria Sanchez-Silva, based on his novel, and directed by Ladislao Vajda. It starred, Juan Calvo and the young child star Pablito Calvo as Marcelino. The musical score and theme song – sung in full during the action, rather than at the start of the film – are by Pablo Sorozábal.
The Crime of Cuenca is a Spanish drama film, directed by Pilar Miró and based on a miscarriage of justice, known as the Crime of Cuenca, which took place in the early 20th century in the Spanish province of Cuenca. El Crimen de Cuenca is the title of a book published at the same time by the author of the movie script, (Lola) Salvador Maldonado, in which she recounts the same facts. The film was entered into the 30th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was the highest-grossing Spanish film in Spain with a gross of 460 million pesetas, a record it held until surpassed by Los santos inocentes (1984).
José Enrique Benito y Emeterio Ysbert Alvarruiz, also known as José Isbert and/or Pepe Isbert, was a Spanish actor.
Main street is a 1956 Spanish drama film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. It features a French-Spanish cast led by the American actress Betsy Blair, who was dubbed into Spanish, as well as the Spanish actor José Suárez. It is based on a Carlos Arniches play titled La señorita de Trévelez. The locations were Palencia, Cuenca and Logroño. The film won the FRIPESCI Award at Venice Film Festival, and was an international success.
Pablo Calvo Hidalgo, better known as Pablito Calvo, was a Spanish child actor.
The Hunt is a 1966 Spanish film directed by Carlos Saura. The film is a psychological thriller about three veterans of the Spanish Civil War who meet to go rabbit hunting. It was Saura's first international success, winning the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. It is considered a classic of Spanish Cinema, and Sam Peckinpah has said that it was a major influence upon him.
Whom God Forgives is a 1957 Spanish action film directed by José María Forqué. At the 7th Berlin International Film Festival it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Prize of the Jury award.
Miguel Gila Cuesta was a Spanish comedian and actor. He appeared in 27 films and television shows between 1954 and 1993, and became famous in Spain and Latin America with his comic monologues.
Ten Ready Rifles is a 1959 Spanish drama film directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia. The film concerns the Carlist Wars of the 19th century. It was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.
Julián Mateos was a Spanish actor and film producer. He appeared in 48 films and television shows between 1960 and 1980. He starred in the film The Robbers, which was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.
The Art of Living is a Spanish drama film directed by Julio Diamante in 1965. It was entered into the 15th Berlin International Film Festival.
Fernando Sánchez Polack was a Spanish actor. He appeared in more than 110 films and television shows between 1959 and 1982, mostly of them as a supporting character in Spaghetti Western films. He starred in the 1966 film La caza, which won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.
The Anchorite is a 1976 Spanish drama film directed by Juan Estelrich. It was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival where Fernando Fernán Gómez won the Silver Bear for Best Actor.
The Man Who Wagged His Tail is a 1957 Spanish-Italian fantasy-comedy film directed by Ladislao Vajda.
Condemned to Hang or Flesh for the Gallows is a 1953 Italian-Spanish historical adventure film directed by Ladislao Vajda and starring Rossano Brazzi, Fosco Giachetti and Emma Penella. The film portrays the bandits of nineteenth century Andalucía. The film's art direction was by Alberto Boccianti.
The Chosen Ones is a 1964 Spanish film directed by Tulio Demicheli and starring Rafael Guerrero, Mayra Rey and Félix Lumbreras.
Midnight is a 1949 Mexican crime film directed by Tito Davison and starring Arturo de Córdova, Elsa Aguirre and Marga López.
The Guerrilla is a 1973 French-Spanish film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Francisco Rabal, Jacques Destoop and Julia Saly.
Bread, Love and Andalusia is a 1958 Italian-Spanish comedy film directed by Javier Setó and starring Carmen Sevilla, Vittorio De Sica and Vicente Parra. De Sica reprises his role as the Carabinieri officer Carotenuto from Bread, Love and Dreams. He travels to Seville where he falls in love with a beautiful young dancer.
