Miracles of Thursday

Miracles of Thursday

1957 · 84 min · ES · 6.8 (33 votes)
Dir. Luis García Berlanga · Starring Richard Basehart, José Isbert, Paolo Stoppa, Juan Calvo, Alberto Romea, Félix Fernández · Music Franco Ferrara
Comedy

In Fontecilla, a Spanish village in decline, the mayor and other illustrious citizens hatch a crazy plan to revitalize tourism.

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A gentle, sun-drenched comedy about a small town's quirky efforts to recapture its former glory. It feels like a warm hug, full of earnest charm and understated humor, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.

whimsicalcharminglightheartednostalgicsteadyclassic Hollywood comedyEuropean charmgentle satirecommunityhopetradition vs. modernity
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