The Rocket from Calabuch
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.
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Can I watch The Rocket from Calabuch in United States? Yes — you can stream The Rocket from Calabuch in United States on Criterion Channel.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel, Tivify | Amazon Video |
About The Rocket from Calabuch
The Rocket from Calabuch is a 1956 Spanish-language comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga. The cast is led by Edmund Gwenn, Valentina Cortese, Juan Calvo. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Rocket from Calabuch was produced by Águila Films and Films Costellazione and made in Italy and Spain. It was released on September 28, 1956.
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Writers
- Luis García Berlanga, Ennio Flaiano, Florentino Soria
- Release date
- September 28, 1956
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Production
- Águila Films, Films Costellazione
The Rocket from Calabuch cast & crew
The Rocket from Calabuch was directed by Luis García Berlanga and written by Luis García Berlanga, Ennio Flaiano, and Florentino Soria.
The cast features Edmund Gwenn as Prof. Jorge Serra Hamilton, Valentina Cortese as Eloísa, la maestra de escuela, Juan Calvo as Matías, Franco Fabrizi as Langosta, Félix Fernández as Don Felix, and José Isbert as Don Ramón.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino and cinematography is by Francisco Sempere.
Is The Rocket from Calabuch worth watching?
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Rocket from Calabuch is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Rocket from Calabuch
Edmund Gwenn
Prof. Jorge Serra Hamilton
Valentina Cortese
Eloísa, la maestra de escuela
Juan Calvo
Matías
Franco Fabrizi
Langosta
Félix Fernández
Don Felix
José Isbert
Don Ramón
José Luis Ozores
Cucherito, el torero
Nicolás D. Perchicot
Andrés
Mario Berriatúa
Juan
María Vico
Teresa
Isa Ferreiro
Carmen
Manuel Guitián
Don Leonardo
The Rocket from Calabuch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rocket from Calabuch in United States?
The Rocket from Calabuch is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Rocket from Calabuch on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Rocket from Calabuch is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Rocket from Calabuch in?
The Rocket from Calabuch is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rocket from Calabuch?
The Rocket from Calabuch runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
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