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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorRafael J. Salvia
WritersRafael J. Salvia, Pedro Masó, Pedro Chamorro
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As¡Aquí hay petróleo!
About ¡Aquí hay petróleo!
In a Spanish town that has been dying of thirst for years, some Americans who claim to be experts in oil prospecting say that there is oil. Considering the evidence of the treasure that encloses his subsoil, the owner will asks the shelter of one of the rich man of the town so that he decides.
Directed by Rafael J. Salvia, ¡Aquí hay petróleo! leans on a strong ensemble — Manolo Morán, José Luis Ozores, María Rivas — 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 comedy titles of 1956.
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