The Rocket from Calabuch
1956, Spanish. Directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still believe in humor and friendship.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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The Rocket from Calabuch is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Luis García BerlangaDirector
- Edmund GwennProf. Jorge Serra Hamilton
- Valentina CorteseEloísa, la maestra de escuela
- Juan CalvoMatías
- Franco FabriziLangosta
- Félix FernándezDon Felix
- José IsbertDon Ramón
- José Luis OzoresCucherito, el torero
- Nicolás D. PerchicotAndrés
- Mario BerriatúaJuan
- María VicoTeresa
- Isa FerreiroCarmen
- Manuel GuitiánDon Leonardo
Details
- Released
- 28 September 1956
- Original title
- Calabuch
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Luis García Berlanga, Ennio Flaiano, Florentino Soria
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The Rocket from Calabuch: quick answers
Is The Rocket from Calabuch worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rocket from Calabuch?
The Rocket from Calabuch runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Rocket from Calabuch have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rocket from Calabuch. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Rocket from Calabuch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Rocket from Calabuch yet.
Which OTT platform is The Rocket from Calabuch on?
The Rocket from Calabuch is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rocket from Calabuch?
If you liked The Rocket from Calabuch, try American Dreamer, LaRoy, Texas, Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave.
Who directed The Rocket from Calabuch?
The Rocket from Calabuch (1956) was directed by Luis García Berlanga and stars Edmund Gwenn, Valentina Cortese, Juan Calvo.