02 May 1966
¿Por qué morir en Madrid?
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El precio de la risa
The life of Paco Martínez Soria (1902-1982), one of the most famous and beloved Spanish actors, both on stage and screen; a comedian, a theatrical producer, an idol for the masses. A celebration of the uncommon gift of making people laugh.
Top Billed Cast
Jorge Asín Himself
Lita Claver Herself
José María Clemente Himself
Josep María Contel Himself
Arturo Fernández Himself
Raúl García Medrano Himself
Emilio Gutiérrez Caba Himself
Javier Lafuente Himself
Carlos Marañón Himself
Francesc Martínez-Soria Himself
Mary Paz Pondal Herself
Manolo Royo Himself
José Sacristán Himself
Marianico el Corto Himself
Luis Varela Himself
Alfredo Landa Himself (archive footage)
Rafael López Somoza Himself (archive footage)
José Luis López Vázquez Himself (archive footage)
Paco Martínez Soria Himself (archive footage)
Mary Santpere Herself (archive footage)
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