Luis García Berlanga
Director
The Rocket from Calabuch (1956)
Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still believe in humor and friendship.
Genres: Comedy
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Watch Providers: Criterion Channel
Production Companies: Águila Films, Films Costellazione
Country: Spain
Production Countries:
Spain,
Italy
Languages:
Spanish
Recommendations
Runtime: 93 min.
Released: Sept. 28, 1956
Status: Released
Certification: 8 / 7+