Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1953, Welcome Mr. Marshall! is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A small Spanish town, Villar del Río, is alerted to the upcoming visit of American diplomats and its ruling townsmen begin preparations to impress the American visitors, in the hopes of benefiting under the Marshall Plan. Hoping to demonstrate the side of Spanish culture with which the visiting foreign officials would be more familiarized, the Castilian citizens don unfamiliar Andalusian costumes, hire a renowned flamenco performer, and re-decorate their town in Andalusian style, meantime waiting for their uncertain arrival.
Who’s in it. Welcome Mr. Marshall! stars José Isbert as Don Pablo, el alcalde, Lolita Sevilla as Carmen Vargas, Alberto Romea as Don Luis, el caballero and Manolo Morán as Manolo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Welcome Mr. Marshall! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome Mr. Marshall! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome Mr. Marshall! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953)?
- In US, Welcome Mr. Marshall! is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome Mr. Marshall! worth watching?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! stars José Isbert, Lolita Sevilla, Alberto Romea, Manolo Morán and Elvira Quintillá.
- When was Welcome Mr. Marshall! released?
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.