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Rafael Durán (actor)
Rafael Durán Espayaldo (15 December 1911, Madrid – 12 February 1994, Sevilla) was a Spanish actor. Biography After leaving his studies of civil engineer, he started on show business, first as dancer, later on theatre. His film debut is in 1935 in ''Rosario la cortijera'', although he became popular with the comedy ''La tonta del bote'', in 1939, costarred with Josita Hernán. The success of this film make Durán- Hernán as a film couple in another six films. With Alfredo Mayo, he was the star of the Cinema of Spain in the 1940s. He appears in classics as ''Eloísa está debajo de un almendro'' (1943); ''El clavo'' (1944), both directed by Rafel Gil and both co-starred by Amparo Rivelles; ''Tuvo la culpa Adán'' (1944) and ''Él, ella y sus millones'' (1944), both by Juan de Orduña; ''El destino se disculpa'' (1945), directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia or ''La vida en un hilo'' (1945), by Edgar Neville, with Conchita Montes. In the '50s start the decline of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid
Madrid ( , ) is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Capital city of both Spain (almost without interruption since 1561) and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The city is situated on an elevated plain about from the closest seaside location. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters. The Madrid urban agglomeration has the second-large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eloisa Is Under An Almond Tree
''Eloisa Is Under an Almond Tree'' (Spanish:''Eloísa está debajo de un almendro'') is a 1943 Spanish comedy film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Amparo Rivelles and Rafael Durán and Guadalupe Muñoz Sampedro.de España p.119 The film's sets were designed by Enrique Alarcón. Plot The film tells the story of Fernando (Rafael Durán) who returns home after the death of his father. In a letter he asks her to solve the crime of a woman that occurred years ago. This leads him to come into contact with the strange inhabitants of a peculiar mansion, among whom he discovers the beautiful Mariana (Amparo Rivelles), with whom he falls madly in love. Cast * Amparo Rivelles as Mariana * Rafael Durán as Fernando * Guadalupe Muñoz Sampedro as Clotilde * Juan Espantaleón as Edgardo * Alberto Romea as Ezequiel * Juan Domenech as Leoncio * Joaquín Roa as Fermín * José Prada as Dimas / Luis Perea * Ana de Siria as Micaela * Angelita Navalón as Práxedes * Nicolás D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currito Of The Cross (1965 Film)
''Currito of the Cross'' (Spanish: ''Currito de la Cruz'') is a 1965 Spanish drama film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Francisco Rabal, Arturo Fernandez and El Pireo. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same title by Alejandro Pérez Lugín.Labanyi & Pavlović p.302 Cast * Francisco Rabal as Manuel Carmona * Arturo Fernández as Ángel Romera 'Romerita' * El Pireo as Currito de la Cruz * Soledad Miranda as Rocío Carmona * José Marco Davó as Don Emilio * Adrián Ortega as Don Ismael * Luis Ferrín as Gazuza * Yelena Samarina as Teresa * Ángel Álvarez as Don Antonio * Julia Gutiérrez Caba as Madre María * Mercedes Vecino as Doña Manuela Alonso, viuda de Varela * Manolo Morán Manolo Morán (30 December 1905, in Madrid – 27 April 1967, in Alicante) was a Spanish film actor. Selected filmography * ''Carmen fra i rossi'' (1939) - Il capitano Salmeron * ''El huésped del sevillano'' (1940) * '' The Unloved Woman'' ( ... as Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Football Lottery
''The Football Lottery'' (Spanish: ''La quiniela'') is a 1960 Spanish comedy film directed by Ana Mariscal.Ashton p.173 Cast * Rafaela Aparicio * José Calvo * Raúl Cancio * Félix Dafauce * Rafael Durán * Félix Fernández * Ana Mariscal * Manuel Monroy * Erasmo Pascual * Manuel Peiró * Joaquín Roa * Ángel Álvarez Ángel Álvarez (26 September 1906 – 13 December 1983) was a prolific Spanish film actor. He made over 205 film appearances between 1945 and 1982. He is probably best known for his western films of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in Spaghe ... References Bibliography * Timothy J. Ashton. ''Soccer in Spain: Politics, Literature, and Film''. Scarecrow Press, 2013. External links * 1960 comedy films Spanish comedy films 1960 films 1960s Spanish-language films Films directed by Ana Mariscal Films with screenplays by Antonio de Lara 1960s Spanish films {{1960s-Spain-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Girl From Chicago
''A Girl from Chicago'' (Spanish: ''Una chica de Chicago'') is a 1960 Spanish comedy film directed by Manuel Mur Oti and starring Ana Bertha Lepe, Javier Armet and Rafael Durán.Labanyi & Pavlović p.236 synopsis A Spanish girl educated in Chicago comes back to her little town and starts a feminist movement. The male hillbillies are confused and scared, so they beg help to a lawyer, the mayor's son. Cast * Ana Bertha Lepe * Javier Armet * Rafael Durán * Roberto Rey * José María Lado * Ángel Ter * Porfiria Sanchíz * Joaquín Roa * Tony Soler * Manuel Bermúdez 'Boliche' * Luana Alcañiz * Manuel Requena * Lola Alba * Pilar Gómez Ferrer * Julia Pachelo * Ángel Calero * Josefina Bejarano * Ramón Giner * Félix Briones * Fernando San Clemente * Pilar Sanclemente * Marisa Prado * José Marco Davó José Marco Davó (1895–1974) was a Spanish film actor.Pitts p.307 Selected filmography * ''Es mi hombre'' (1934) * ''Don Quintín el amargao'' (1935) - N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fountain Of Trevi (film)
''Fountain of Trevi'' (Italian:''Fontana di Trevi'') is a 1960 Italian-Spanish comedy film directed by Carlo Campogalliani and starring Claudio Villa, Rubén Rojo and Carlo Croccolo.Parish p.156 It follows the life of two men working for a travel agency next to Rome's Fountain of Trevi. Cast * Claudio Villa as Claudio Marchetti * Rubén Rojo as Roberto Proietti * Carlo Croccolo as Wizard assistant * Maria Grazia Buccella as Franca / Manuela * Tiberio Murgia as Pertica * Mario Carotenuto as The Wizard * Marisa Mantovani * Pilar Vela as Dolores * Arnaldo Arnaldi as Giovanni Camilloni * Dori Dorika as La sora Nannina * Maria Letizia Gazzoni as Carmencita * Amelia de Castro * Rafael Durán (actor), Rafael Durán * Edda Ferronao * Marta Grau * Miguel Ligero (Spanish actor), Miguel Ligero * Rosario Maldonado as Rosita * Alfredo Mayo as Rafael Castillo * Gisia Paradis * Miguel Ángel Rodríguez (actor), Miguel Ángel Rodríguez * Elisabetta Velinska * Ciccio Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We're All Necessary
''We're All Necessary'' (Spanish: ''Todos somos necesarios'', Italian: ''Ritorno alla vita'') is a 1956 Italian-Spanish drama film directed by José Antonio Nieves Conde, starring Alberto Closas, Folco Lulli, Lída Baarová and Ferdinand Anton. It tells the story of three men who are released from prison and have doubts and regrets regarding their place in society. The film was a co-production with an Italian company. It competed in the Spanish section at the 1956 San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it won the awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor (Closas). Cast * Alberto Closas - An ex surgeon * Folco Lulli - A thief * Manuel Alexandre - The employee of the train * Jose Marco Davo * Ferdinand Anton * Lída Baarová - A secretary * Francisco Bernal * Rafael Calvo Revilla * Rafael Durán * Albert Hehn * Josephine Kipper * Rainer Penkert References Bibliography * D'Lugo, Marvin. ''Guide to the Cinema of Spain''. Greenwood Publishing, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeromin
''Jeromin'' is a 1953 Spanish historical drama film directed by Luis Lucia and starring Jaime Blanch, Ana Mariscal and Rafael Durán.Bentley p.122 It portrays the early life of John of Austria. Cast * Jaime Blanch as Don Juan de Austria 'Jeromín' * Ana Mariscal as Doña Magdalena de Ulloa * Rafael Durán as Don Luis de Quijada * Jesús Tordesillas as Carlos V * Adolfo Marsillach as Felipe II * Antonio Riquelme as Diego Ruiz * Valeriano Andrés * Manuel Arbó * Francisco Bernal * Irene Caba Alba * Ana de Leyva * Adela Carboné * Ramón Elías * Casimiro Hurtado * Quico Juanes * Delia Luna as Beatriz * Arturo Marín * Nicolás D. Perchicot * Luis Pérez de León * José Sepúlveda José Heriberto Sepúlveda Beltrán (born September 27, 1960), also known as El Monteaguilino is a Chilean folklorist and television host. Biography José Sepúlveda was born on September 27, 1960, in Monte Águila, Chile. He is the son of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Passenger Disappeared
''A Passenger Disappeared'' (Spanish: ''Ha desaparecido un pasajero'') is a 1953 Spanish crime film directed by Alejandro Perla and starring Rafael Durán, María Rivas and Mario Berriatúa.de España p.192 Cast * Rafael Durán as Inspector Torres * María Rivas as Régina * Mario Berriatúa as Agente * Ramón Elías as Gángster * Santiago Rivero as Gángster * Lina Yegros as La madre * Carmen Sánchez as Ciudadana * Valeriano Andrés * Manuel Arbó * Manuel Bermúdez 'Boliche' * Xan das Bolas * José Luis Brugada * Joaquín Burgos * José Castro Tallón * Maruja Coral * Francisco de Cossío * Antonio de Salazar * Beni Deus * Antonio Ferrandis * Eulalia Iglesias * Milagros Leal * Jacinto Martín * José María Martín * Ignacio Mateos * José María Meana * Manuel Monroy * Antonio Moreno * Julio Pelagón * Diana Salcedo * Otto Sirgo * Salvador Soler Marí * Blanca Suárez * Aníbal Vela Aníbal is the Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name equivalen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Galeoto
''The Great Galeoto'' (Spanish: ''El gran Galeoto'') is a 1951 Spanish drama film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Ana Mariscal and Rafael Durán.de España p.119 Synopsis Ernesto is a young musician who, when his father dies, is forced to stay in Madrid, sharing a house with his executor Julio Villamil, married to the actress Teresa Labisbal, with whom the young man was platonically in love. Although the young man's behavior is impeccable, the rumor created by third parties makes Julio want to fight Ernesto in a duel to the death. Cast * Valeriano Andrés as Pedro * Manuel Arbó as Secretario de Ernesto * Rafael Bardem as Gabriel * Francisco Bernal as Peón del coto de caza * Xan das Bolas as Cochero * Raúl Cancio as Alcaraz * María Cañete * Manuel de Juan as Miembro del consejo * Mary Delgado as Mercedes * Rafael Durán as Ernesto Acedo * Juan Espantaleón as Don Severo Villamil * Fernando Fernández de Córdoba as Uceda * Concha Fern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturday Night (1950 Film)
''Saturday Night'' (Spanish: ''La noche del sábado'') is a 1950 Spanish drama film directed by Rafael Gil and starring María Félix, Rafael Durán and José María Seoane.Mira p.147 It is a film adaptation of the 1918 play of the same name, Saturday Night: A Novel For The Stage In Five Tableaux by playwright Jacinto Benavente. The film's sets were designed by Enrique Alarcón. Plot In Rome, the sculptor Leonardo Alfieri hires a beautiful dancer to make a statue that he hopes will be his masterpiece. The work causes a sensation throughout the country and draws the attention of Prince Florencio, heir to the Preslavian throne. Finally, the girl, dazzled by the possibility of leaving poverty behind, leaves everything, including her own daughter, to go with the prince. Cast * María Félix as Imperia * Rafael Durán as Príncipe Miguel * José María Seoane as Leonardo * Manolo Fábregas as Príncipe Florencio * María Rosa Salgado as Donina * Virgilio Teixeira as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Captain From Loyola
''Loyola, the Soldier Saint'' (Spanish:''El capitán de Loyola'') is a 1949 Spanish historical film directed by José Díaz Morales and starring Rafael Durán, Maruchi Fresno and Manuel Luna.D'Lugo p.11 The film portrays the life of Ignatius of Loyola, and was part of a group of lavish historical films made in Spain during the era. Cast * Rafael Durán as Íñigo de Loyola * Maruchi Fresno as Reina Juana * Manuel Luna as Beltrán * Asunción Sancho as Marcelilla * José María Lado as Armador * José Emilio Álvarez * María Rosa Salgado as Infanta Catalina * Francisco Pierrá * Manuel Dicenta as Pedro Fabro * Carlos Díaz de Mendoza * Manuel Kayser * Eduardo Fajardo * Arturo Marín as Alcalde de Pamplona * Manuel Arbó * Dolores Moreno * Domingo Rivas * Manuel Guitián * María Antonia Giménez * Rufino Inglés * José Prada José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced differ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
