El fenómeno
Originally released in 1956. El fenómeno is a comedy film. directed by José María Elorrieta. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fernando Fernán Gómez, Maria Piazzai, and Antonio Riquelme
Synopsis
A professor at the University of Frankfurt is mistaken for a Russian soccer player on his arrival at Madrid airport. There, he is received as a sports figure and the teacher, unaware of the confusion, take it as an extraordinary compliment. However, problems arise when, after discovering the error, the professor has to pretend to be the player until he appears
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernando Fernán Gómez
as Claudio Henkel
Maria Piazzai
as Elena Bernal
Antonio Riquelme
as Marcelo Rodríguez
Juan Calvo
as Ramón Fernández
Rafael Albaicín
as Mauro
Lina Canalejas
as Purita Gómez
Raúl Cancio
as Don César
Rafael Luis Calvo
as Gregorio
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
as Presidenta Asociación de Damas Intelectuales
Alfonso Rojas
as Jefe de Mauro
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Gredos Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El fenómeno about?
A professor at the University of Frankfurt is mistaken for a Russian soccer player on his arrival at Madrid airport. There, he is received as a sports figure and the teacher, unaware of the confusi...
Who directed El fenómeno?
El fenómeno was directed by José María Elorrieta.
How long is El fenómeno?
El fenómeno has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was El fenómeno released?
El fenómeno was released on September 9, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El fenómeno?
The main cast of El fenómeno includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Maria Piazzai, Antonio Riquelme, Juan Calvo, Rafael Albaicín.