College Boarding House (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, College Boarding House is a notable film directed by Rafael Gil, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. As he shows a considerably higher interest in night life and vaudeville chorus girls than in textbooks, Gerardo Roquer is sent by his father from Madrid to the University of Santiago de Compostela, with the purpose of having him center in studying. There, Gerardo ends living in the "Casa de la Troya" boarding house, where he makes good friends in other students, and falls in love with the beautiful Carmiña Castro. But this love is not approved by her uncle and aunt, who prefer the foppish Octavio (with whom they have a debt) for her.
Who’s in it. College Boarding House stars Ana Esmeralda as Carmiña, Arturo Fernández as Gerardo, Pepe Rubio as Barcala (as José Rubio) and Julio Riscal as Madeira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, College Boarding House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch College Boarding House page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch College Boarding House (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for College Boarding House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is College Boarding House worth watching?
- College Boarding House holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in College Boarding House?
- College Boarding House stars Ana Esmeralda, Arturo Fernández, Pepe Rubio, Julio Riscal and Rafael Bardem.
- When was College Boarding House released?
- College Boarding House was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.