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Cast
Francisco Rabal
as César Neira
Madeleine Fischer
as Teresa Campos
Jacqueline Pierreux
as Sara Millán
Manolo Morán
as César's Manager
Rafael Bardem
as Teresa's Uncle
Juan Calvo
as Paulino Sándalo
Bobby Deglané
as Radio Presenter
Irene Caba Alba
as La Molina Neighbor #1
Milagros Leal
as La Molina Neighbor #2
Ángel Jordán
as Raúl Estrada
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1956
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes4
DirectorRafael Gil
WritersVicente Escrivá
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa gran mentira
About La gran mentira
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.
Directed by Rafael Gil, La gran mentira leans on a strong ensemble — Francisco Rabal, Madeleine Fischer, Jacqueline Pierreux — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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