
Luis García Berlanga
Spanish director and writer
- Full name
- Luis García Berlanga Martí
- Born
- 12 June 1921Valencia
- Died
- 13 November 2010aged 89 · Pozuelo de Alarcón
- Nationality
Spain
- Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1953–2005
Known for
About Luis García Berlanga
Luis García Berlanga was a Spanish director and writer. They were born on 12 June 1921 in Valencia. Their career spanned 10 titles, among them The Executioner (1963), Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953) and Placido (1961).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Luis García Berlanga is Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953); in all, 10 films over 52 years. They have worked as writer in 9, director in 8 and actor in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Executioner (1963), with 11 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1960s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is José Luis López Vázquez, on 6 films, among them The Executioner and Placido.
Latest work
Full filmography (10)- 1987
Moors and Christians
Director · Writer
- 2005
- 1993
Everyone Off to Jail
Director · Writer
- 1985
The Heifer
Director · Writer
- 1978
La escopeta nacional
Director · Writer
- 1964
Strange Voyage
Writer
- 1963
The Executioner
Director · Writer
- 1961
Placido
Director · Writer
The best Luis García Berlanga films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Executioner 1963
- La escopeta nacional 1978
- Placido 1961
- Welcome Mr. Marshall! 1953
- The Heifer 1985
Has worked with
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José Luis López Vázquez 6 films together The Executioner, Placido and 4 more
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Agustín González 6 films together The Executioner, Placido and 4 more
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Rafael Azcona 5 films together The Executioner, Placido and 3 more
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Luis Ciges 5 films together Placido, La escopeta nacional and 3 more
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Manuel Alexandre 4 films together The Executioner, Welcome Mr. Marshall! and 2 more
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Chus Lampreave 4 films together The Executioner, La escopeta nacional and 2 more
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Amparo Soler Leal 4 films together Placido, La escopeta nacional and 2 more
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María Luisa Ponte 4 films together The Executioner, The Heifer and 2 more
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Elvira Quintillá 4 films together The Executioner, Welcome Mr. Marshall! and 2 more
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Félix Fernández 4 films together The Executioner, Welcome Mr. Marshall! and 2 more
Questions about Luis García Berlanga
Where was Luis García Berlanga born?
Luis García Berlanga was born on 12 June 1921 in Valencia.
When did Luis García Berlanga die?
Luis García Berlanga died on 13 November 2010, aged 89. They died in Pozuelo de Alarcón.
What are the best Luis García Berlanga films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Luis García Berlanga films are The Executioner (1963, 8.4), La escopeta nacional (1978, 8.0) and Placido (1961, 8.0).
How many films and TV shows has Luis García Berlanga been in?
MovieNCo lists 10 films for Luis García Berlanga, from Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953) to Filmmakers vs. Tycoons (2005).
What is Luis García Berlanga's star sign?
Luis García Berlanga was a Gemini: born on 12 June.
Page reviewed on 7 June 2018.








