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Un marido de ida y vuelta (1957): Cast

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Un marido de ida y vuelta is a 1957 fantasy comedy directed by Luis Lucia, starring Fernando Rey as Paco, Fernando Fernán Gómez and José Luis López Vázquez. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Un marido de ida y vuelta (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Luis Lucia
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Un marido de ida y vuelta About?

The premise of Un marido de ida y vuelta without spoilers.

Adapted from Enrique Jardiel Poncela’s play, the story centers on a henpecked husband whose overbearing wife forces him to shave his cherished beard to dress as a bullfighter for a costume ball. The strain triggers a fatal heart attack. After his death his ghost roams the house, stirring unforeseen mishaps, while the wife slowly softens into a kind, understanding woman.

Un marido de ida y vuelta Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • vengeful ghost
  • revenge from beyond the grave
  • remarriage
  • kiss
  • piano playing
  • piano
  • devil costume
  • love triangle
  • husband wife relationship
  • beard
  • changing a tire
  • flat tire
+16 more
  • reference to franz liszt
  • reference to william shakespeare
  • doctor
  • cleopatra costume
  • widow
  • fainting woman
  • fainting man
  • body swap
  • afterlife
  • jinx
  • ghost
  • reference to attila the hun
  • butler
  • costume party
  • businessman
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Un marido de ida y vuelta Cast & Characters

Fernando Rey leads the cast as Paco, with Fernando Fernán Gómez as Pepe López Garcerán and José Luis López Vázquez as Fotógrafo (as José L. López Vázquez). Directed by Luis Lucia; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Un marido de ida y vuelta

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From the director

More from Luis Lucia

More films directed by Luis Lucia: Solos los dos, Las 4 bodas de Marisol, Zampo y yo and Tómbola.

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Cars

Cars in Un marido de ida y vuelta

12 cars on screen, including the Abad Triciclo and the 1955 Cadillac Eldorado.

All 12 cars
  • Abad Triciclo in Un marido de ida y vuelta Abad Triciclo Important role
  • 1955 Cadillac Eldorado in Un marido de ida y vuelta 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Important role
  • 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Un marido de ida y vuelta 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role
  • unknown in Un marido de ida y vuelta unknown Important role

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FAQ

Un marido de ida y vuelta FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Un marido de ida y vuelta, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Un marido de ida y vuelta?

Un marido de ida y vuelta runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Un marido de ida y vuelta released?

Un marido de ida y vuelta was released on August 26, 1957.

Who directed Un marido de ida y vuelta?

Un marido de ida y vuelta was directed by Luis Lucia.

More films by Luis Lucia

Who is in the cast of Un marido de ida y vuelta?

Un marido de ida y vuelta stars Fernando Rey as Paco, Fernando Fernán Gómez as Pepe López Garcerán and José Luis López Vázquez as Fotógrafo (as José L. López Vázquez), among 21 credited actors.

Does Un marido de ida y vuelta have a post-credit scene?

No. Un marido de ida y vuelta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Un marido de ida y vuelta in?

The original language of Un marido de ida y vuelta is Spanish.

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