Cast: Manuel Alexandre

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Manuel Alexandre. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Executioner

1963 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Nino Manfredi · Emma Penella · José Luis López Vázquez

Synopsis The Executioner (1963) follows the story of an undertaker's assistant who ties the knot with the daughter of an executioner. Initially, the new husband steps into his father-in-law's shoes, taking on the grim responsibility of carrying out executions. However, when...

8.3

39K votes

8.3

39K votes

Placido

1961 · Movie · 85 min. · Spain

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Cassen · José Luis López Vázquez · Elvira Quintilla · Amelia de la Torre

Synopsis Placido (1961) unfolds in a quaint Spanish village where a group of elderly women orchestrate a unique Christmas Eve tradition: a "Sit a poor man at your table" dinner. Each affluent household in the town is tasked with hosting a...

8.1

18K votes

8.1

18K votes

Main Street

1956 · Movie · 95 min. · Spain

Direction Juan Antonio Bardem

Cast Betsy Blair · José Suárez · Yves Massard · Luis Peña

Synopsis Main Street (1956) follows the escapades of two pals who set out to have some fun and pull a prank on a single lady. To execute their scheme, one of them must feign romantic interest in her, leading to a...

8.0

8K votes

8.0

8K votes

Twelve Angry Men (TV)

1973 · Movie · 112 min. · Spain

Direction Gustavo Pérez Puig

Cast José María Rodero · José Bódalo · Manuel Alexandre · Sancho Gracia

Synopsis Twelve Angry Men (TV) (1973) presents a gripping courtroom drama where the fate of a young man accused of patricide hangs in the balance. As the jury retires to deliberate, what initially seems like a straightforward guilty verdict transforms into...

8.0

2K votes

8.0

2K votes

Welcome Mr. Marshall

1953 · Movie · 75 min. · Spain

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Lolita Sevilla · Manolo Morán · Alberto Romea

Synopsis Welcome Mr. Marshall (1953) is set in the quaint village of Villar del Río, where the residents are eagerly anticipating a performance by the renowned singer Carmen Vargas, known as 'The Great Andalusian Star'. The village is led by a...

8.0

29K votes

8.0

29K votes

Death of a Cyclist

1955 · Movie · 84 min. · Spain

Direction Juan Antonio Bardem

Cast Lucía Bosé · Alberto Closas · Bruna Corrà · Carlos Casaravilla

Synopsis Death of a Cyclist (1955) follows the story of Juan, a geometry professor, and his affluent, married lover Maria José, who find themselves in a dire situation after a late-night tryst. While driving home, they unintentionally strike a cyclist and...

7.8

11K votes

7.8

11K votes

The Rocket from Calabuch

1956 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Edmund Gwenn · Valentina Cortese · Franco Fabrizi · Juan Calvo

Synopsis The Rocket from Calabuch (1956) follows the journey of a celebrated atomic scientist who seeks refuge from his demanding life of equations and destructive innovations. He discovers solace in a tranquil Spanish coastal village, where he hopes to find peace...

7.5

7K votes

7.5

7K votes

El bosque animado

1987 · Movie · 108 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Cuerda

Cast Alfredo Landa · Tito Valverde · Miguel Rellán · Fernando Rey

Synopsis El bosque animado (1987) transports viewers to a magical realm where a group of individuals find themselves mysteriously brought together by an enchanting force. As their paths intertwine, they navigate the wonders and challenges of this extraordinary world, each with...

7.4

11K votes

7.4

11K votes

Robbery at 3 O'clock

1962 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction José María Forqué

Cast José Luis López Vázquez · Cassen · Gracita Morales · Manuel Alexandre

Synopsis Robbery at 3 O'clock (1962) follows the story of Galindo, an employee at a bank who devises a plan to stage a fake robbery with his colleagues. The group meticulously prepares for the heist, but their plans are disrupted when...

7.4

11K votes

7.4

11K votes

Elsa & Fred

2005 · Movie · 106 min. · Argentina

Direction Marcos Carnevale

Cast China Zorrilla · Manuel Alexandre · Blanca Portillo · Roberto Carnaghi

Synopsis Elsa & Fred (2005) is a heartwarming tale about two individuals who, in the twilight of their lives, find that it's never too late to experience love or pursue dreams. Elsa, an 82-year-old woman, has harbored a dream for six...

7.1

5K votes

7.1

5K votes

7.0

1K votes

6.9

848 votes

On Earth as It Is in Heaven

1995 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Cuerda

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Francisco Rabal · Jesús Bonilla · Mónica Molina

Synopsis On Earth as It Is in Heaven (1995) presents a unique narrative where the divine realm faces a critical decision. The Almighty chooses to dispatch another son to Earth with the mission of rescuing humanity. However, Jesus Christ, already familiar...

6.7

7K votes

6.7

7K votes

Direction Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Cast Fernando Rey · Alfredo Landa · José Luis López Vázquez · Francisco Merino

Synopsis Miguel de Cervantes’ Quixote (TV Miniseries) (1991) presents a captivating adaptation of Cervantes' timeless classic, featuring the legendary Fernando Rey in a deeply nuanced portrayal of Don Quixote. Rey, renowned for his collaborations with Buñuel, delivers a performance that is...

6.7

3K votes

6.7

3K votes

6.6

835 votes

Sólo para hombres

1960 · Movie · 81 min. · Spain

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Analía Gadé · Manuel Alexandre · Elvira Quintilla

Synopsis Sólo para hombres (1960) follows the journey of an enchanting woman who seeks to achieve financial independence in a highly patriarchal society of the late 19th century. The narrative delves into her escapades and challenges as she strives to secure...

6.6

577 votes

6.6

577 votes