40 grados a la sombra
Synopsis
Three men, one scorching Madrid summer, and wildly different escape plans. Evaristo braves the beach chaos with his wife Filomena, dreaming of peace amid tortilla brawls and crowded sands. Máximo retreats to the mountains with his entire clan—mother-in-law included—hoping nature will soothe the family storm. Meanwhile, Jacinto, a gym owner turned solo “rodríguez,” stays behind in the city, savoring his freedom while the family suns in Benidorm.
Top Cast
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José Luis López Vázquez
Jacinto
Gracita Morales
Filomena
Antonio Ozores
Evaristo
Manuel Velasco
Miguel
Alfredo Landa
Máximo
Vicente Roca
Empleado de la inmobiliaria
José Manuel Martín
Julio Riscal
Caradura
Erika Wallner
Patricia
Julieta Serrano
Dorotea
Laly Soldevila
Amparo, cuñada de Máximo
Luis Rivera
Venancio Muro
Empleado saneamientos Pereda
José Luis «Kiko» Carbonell
Rafael Hernández
Taxista
Xan das Bolas
Portero casa de Evaristo
Perla Cristal
Cándida
Goyo Lebrero
Rómulo, camarero
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Ozores Puchol
- Screenplay & Story
- Elena Tarche, Mariano Ozores Puchol, Alfonso Paso
- Original Score
- Guillermo Teruel
- Original Title
- 40 grados a la sombra
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cinehit, Productores Exhibidores Films Sociedad Anónima (PEFSA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Ozores Puchol
Elena Tarche, Mariano Ozores Puchol, Alfonso Paso
Guillermo Teruel
Vicente Minaya Ortega
Rosa G. Salgado
Néstor R. Gaffet
Department Leadership Roster
Mariano Ozores Puchol
Director
Mariano Ozores Puchol
Writer
Alfonso Paso
Writer
Néstor R. Gaffet
Producer
Vicente Minaya Ortega
Director of Photography
Rosa G. Salgado
Editor
Maribel
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40 grados a la sombra
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What is 40 grados a la sombra about?
Three men, one scorching Madrid summer, and wildly different escape plans. Evaristo braves the beach chaos with his wife Filomena, dreaming of peace amid tortilla brawls and crowded sands. Máximo retreats to the mountains with his entire clan—mother-in-law included—hoping nature will soothe the family storm. Meanwhile, Jacinto, a gym owner turned solo “rodríguez,” stays behind in the city, savoring his freedom while the family suns in Benidorm.
Who directed 40 grados a la sombra?
40 grados a la sombra was directed by Mariano Ozores Puchol.
Who stars in 40 grados a la sombra?
The principal cast of 40 grados a la sombra includes José Luis López Vázquez, Gracita Morales, Antonio Ozores, Manuel Velasco, Alfredo Landa.
When was 40 grados a la sombra released and how long is it?
40 grados a la sombra was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for 40 grados a la sombra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 40 grados a la sombra was composed by Guillermo Teruel.