The Little Apartment
El pisito
Synopsis
Rodolfo and Petrita each live in separate quarters in dilapidated Madrid, while looking to have a little apartment (or "pisito", in Spanish dialect). Unfortunately their low salaries prevent them from acquiring one. Soon, Rodolfo's co-workers urge him to marry the old and frail Doña Martina, who is the main tenant in the apartment he boards in. According to Spanish rent-control law, he could inherit the lease from his spouse. Thus begin his misgivings, and Petrita's.
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El Pisito (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-30
Top Cast
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José Luis López Vázquez
Rodolfo
Mary Carrillo
Pedrita
Concha López Silva
Doña Martina Rodríguez
Ángel Álvarez
Sáenz
María Luisa Ponte
Hermana de Petrita
Andrea Moro
Mari Cruz
Gregorio Saugar
Don Manuel
Celia Conde
Mery
José Cordero 'El Bombonero'
Dimas - el callista
Rafael Azcona
(uncredited)
Tiburcio Cámara
El chico de los recados (uncredited)
Manuel de Agustina
Paco (uncredited)
Marco Ferreri
Luisito - el casero (uncredited)
Chus Lampreave
Adelina - secretaria de Don Manuel (uncredited)
Carlos Saura
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isidoro M. Ferry, Marco Ferreri
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Ferreri, Rafael Azcona
- Original Score
- Federico Contreras
- Original Title
- El pisito
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Documento Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isidoro M. Ferry, Marco Ferreri
Marco Ferreri, Rafael Azcona
Federico Contreras
Francisco Sempere
José Antonio Rojo
Department Leadership Roster
Isidoro M. Ferry
Director
Marco Ferreri
Director
Marco Ferreri
Screenplay
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
José Antonio Rojo
Editor
Francisco Sempere
Director of Photography
Federico Contreras
Original Music Composer
Antonio Cortés
Production Design
Ruperta Valentín
Costume Design
José Aldudo
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Apartment
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What is The Little Apartment about?
Rodolfo and Petrita each live in separate quarters in dilapidated Madrid, while looking to have a little apartment (or "pisito", in Spanish dialect). Unfortunately their low salaries prevent them from acquiring one. Soon, Rodolfo's co-workers urge him to marry the old and frail Doña Martina, who is the main tenant in the apartment he boards in. According to Spanish rent-control law, he could inherit the lease from his spouse. Thus begin his misgivings, and Petrita's.
Who directed The Little Apartment?
The Little Apartment was directed by Isidoro M. Ferry, Marco Ferreri.
Who stars in The Little Apartment?
The principal cast of The Little Apartment includes José Luis López Vázquez, Mary Carrillo, Concha López Silva, Ángel Álvarez, María Luisa Ponte.
When was The Little Apartment released and how long is it?
The Little Apartment was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did The Little Apartment make at the box office?
The Little Apartment grossed $2K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Apartment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Apartment was composed by Federico Contreras.
Is The Little Apartment based on a book or true story?
The Little Apartment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rafael Azcona".