That Happy Couple

1953

1h 19m

6.5(27 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Juan and Carmen are a humble couple living in Madrid. She does the housework and he works as an electrician in a film studio. Their dreams of wellness come true when they win a contest sponsored by a soap brand.

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Cast & Crew

40 members

Acting

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Juan

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Elvira Quintillá

Carmen

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Félix Fernández

Rafa

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José Luis Ozores

Luis

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Fernando Aguirre

Organizer

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Manuel Arbó

Esteban

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Matilde Muñoz Sampedro

Amparo

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Antonio García Quijada

Manolo

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Antonio Garisa

Florentino

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José Franco

Tenor

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Alady

Technician

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Rafael Bardem

Don Julián

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Rafael Alonso

Insurance Broker

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José Orjas

Waiter

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Francisco Bernal

Chauffeur

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Mariano Alcón

Actor - Evil Nobleman

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Manuel Aguilera

Film Director

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Pilar Sirvent

Lolita

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Carmen Sánchez

Doña Lola

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Lola Gaos

Actress - Queen

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Antonio Estévez

Grandfather

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Mapy Gómez

Amparito

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Julio Goróstegui

Maître

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Domingo Rivas

Department Store Director

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Rosario Royo

Landlady

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Antonio Ozores

Pepe Guti

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Concha López Silva

Lady

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Aníbal Vela Jr.

Shoe Store Employee #1

Directing

Alfredo Muñiz

Shoe Store Employee #2

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José María del Val

Photographer

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Francisco Tomás Comes

Unknown Role

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Honorina Fernández

Teacher

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María Luisa Amado

Maruja

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Matilde Llopis

Rebeca

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Matías Prats Sr.

Self - Sportscaster (voice)

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Raquel Daina

Female Cabaret Performer

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Paquito Cano

Male Cabaret Performer

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José María Rodero

Florit Representative

Directing

Juan Antonio Bardem

Sound Technician (uncredited)

Acting

José Luis López Vázquez

Jewelry Store Employee (uncredited)

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