La gran familia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids La gran familia |
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| Directed by | Fernando Palacios |
| Produced by | Pedro Masó |
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| Music by | Adolfo Waitzman |
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| Editing by | Pedro del Rey |
| Release date(s) | 20 December 1962 |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
La gran familia is a much-loved classic comedy film from Spain. It was released in 1962. The movie was directed by Fernando Palacios. It tells the story of a very large family and their everyday adventures.
The main actors are Alberto Closas and Amparo Soler Leal. They play a married couple who have an amazing 15 children! Also starring are José Isbert and José Luis López Vázquez. This film was so popular that it led to two sequels and even a TV movie later on.
The Story of the Big Family
The film follows Carlos, played by Alberto Closas. He works hard to support his wife, Mercedes, played by Amparo Soler Leal. They have 15 children and a grandfather, played by José Isbert, living with them.
Life in such a big family is always full of fun and challenges. The children dream of having a television, which was a big deal back then. The summer holidays also bring new adventures and sometimes a few troubles for the family.
Meet the Cast
Many talented actors brought the characters of La gran familia to life. Here are some of the main stars:
- Alberto Closas as Carlos Alonso, the father
- Amparo Soler Leal as Mercedes Cebrián, the mother
- José Isbert as the grandfather
- José Luis López Vázquez as the godfather
- María José Alfonso
- Jaime Blanch
- Pedro Mari Sánchez
- Maribel Martín
- Paco Valladares
- Julia Gutiérrez Caba
- María Isbert
- Jesús Álvarez
- Luis Barbero
- Jesús Guzmán
- Pedro Sempson
- Valentín Tornos
- Félix Acaso
- José María Caffarel
- Laly Soldevila
- José María Prada
- Luis Morris
Film Success and Sequels
La gran familia was a huge hit when it came out. People loved the funny and heartwarming story of this big family. Its success led to more movies about them.
- La familia y uno más was released in 1965.
- La familia bien, gracias followed in 1979.
- In 1999, a TV movie called La gran familia... 30 años después was made by Antena 3.
See also
In Spanish: La gran familia para niños
