La cesta
Synopsis
In a quaint Spanish village, a festive raffle for a Christmas basket takes an unexpected turn when its lottery ticket wins “El Gordo” before the draw. Suddenly, the humble prize becomes a fortune, and Don Carmelo—a greedy local bigwig—will stop at nothing to claim it. With charm, wit, and a touch of satire, this nostalgic comedy unravels a web of small-town schemes, revealing how far people will go when luck strikes early
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Julia Caba Alba
Petra
José Alfayate
Cura
Joaquín Bergía
Jugador de dominó
Francisco Camoiras
Crescencio
Rafael Durán
Don Carlos
Antonio Garisa
Carmelo
Lina Morgan
Lolín
Ana Esmeralda
Teresa
Perla Cristal
Elvira
Antonio Jiménez Escribano
Don Tomás
Charo del Río
Vendedora rubia
Paquito Cano
Luis
Gabriel Llopart
Emilio
José Sepúlveda
Pascual
Esperanza Grases
Josefa
Beni Deus
Ramón, un matón
Juan Antonio Roda
Juanón
Aníbal Vela Jr.
Miembro de la comisión
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael J. Salvia
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaime García Herranz
- Original Score
- Fernando García Morcillo
- Original Title
- La cesta
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Cooperativa Cinematográfica Walkiria, Intercinema Internacional Cinematográfica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael J. Salvia
Jaime García Herranz
Fernando García Morcillo
Manuel Merino
Mercedes Gimeno
Manuel de la Rosa
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael J. Salvia
Director
Mercedes Gimeno
Editor
Jaime García Herranz
Writer
Manuel Merino
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About La cesta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La cesta about?
In a quaint Spanish village, a festive raffle for a Christmas basket takes an unexpected turn when its lottery ticket wins “El Gordo” before the draw. Suddenly, the humble prize becomes a fortune, and Don Carmelo—a greedy local bigwig—will stop at nothing to claim it. With charm, wit, and a touch of satire, this nostalgic comedy unravels a web of small-town schemes, revealing how far people will go when luck strikes early
Who directed La cesta?
La cesta was directed by Rafael J. Salvia.
Who stars in La cesta?
The principal cast of La cesta includes Julia Caba Alba, José Alfayate, Joaquín Bergía, Francisco Camoiras, Rafael Durán.
When was La cesta released and how long is it?
La cesta was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for La cesta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La cesta was composed by Fernando García Morcillo.