Welcome Mr. Marshall!
Seen it?1953 | 78 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Blazing Saddles or The Great Dictator, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
A small Spanish town, Villar del Río, is alerted to the upcoming visit of American diplomats and its ruling townsmen begin preparations to impress the American visitors, in the hopes of benefiting under the Marshall Plan. Hoping to demonstrate the side of Spanish culture with which the visiting foreign officials would be more familiarized, the Castilian citizens don unfamiliar Andalusian costumes, hire a renowned flamenco performer, and re-decorate their town in Andalusian style, meantime waiting for their uncertain arrival.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis García Berlanga
- José IsbertDon Pablo, el alcalde
- Manolo MoránManolo
- Lolita SevillaCarmen Vargas
- Alberto RomeaDon Luis, el caballero
- Elvira QuintilláSeñorita Eloísa, la maestra
- Luis Pérez de LeónDon Cosme, el cura
- Félix FernándezDon Emiliano, el médico
- Nicolás D. PerchicotBoticario
- Fernando AguirreGeronimo - el secretario
- Emilio SantiagoBarbero (uncredited)