Main Street
Calle Mayor
Synopsis
A small town in Spain, October 1955. Isabel, a 35-year-old dreamer who feels like a failure because she is not married yet, becomes the new target of a group of soulless pranksters.
Top Cast
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Betsy Blair
Isabel
José Suárez
Juan
Yves Massard
Federico
Luis Peña
Luis
Dora Doll
Tonia
Alfonso Godá
'El Calvo'
Manuel Alexandre
Luciano
José Calvo
'El Doctor'
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
'Chacha'
René Blancard
Don Tomás
María Gámez
Mother
Lila Kedrova
Pepita
Josefina Serratosa
Doña Obdulia
Julia Delgado Caro
Procession Woman
José Prada
Don Evaristo
Pilar Gómez Ferrer
Manuel's Wife
Manuel Guitián
Ticket Clerk
Margarita Espinosa
Maruja
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 10, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Antonio Bardem
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Antonio Bardem
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma, Isidro B. Maiztegui
- Original Title
- Calle Mayor
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Play Art, Ibéria Films, Guión PC, Suevia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Antonio Bardem
Juan Antonio Bardem, Carlos Arniches
Joseph Kosma, Isidro B. Maiztegui
Michel Kelber
Margarita Ochoa
Manuel J. Goyanes, Cesáreo González, Serge Silberman
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Antonio Bardem
Director
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
Margarita Ochoa
Editor
Isidro B. Maiztegui
Original Music Composer
Manuel J. Goyanes
Producer
Juan Antonio Bardem
Screenplay
Cesáreo González
Producer
Serge Silberman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Main Street about?
A small town in Spain, October 1955. Isabel, a 35-year-old dreamer who feels like a failure because she is not married yet, becomes the new target of a group of soulless pranksters.
Who directed Main Street?
Main Street was directed by Juan Antonio Bardem.
Who stars in Main Street?
The principal cast of Main Street includes Betsy Blair, José Suárez, Yves Massard, Luis Peña, Dora Doll.
When was Main Street released and how long is it?
Main Street was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Main Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Main Street was composed by Joseph Kosma, Isidro B. Maiztegui.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Main Street?
Main Street holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).