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In the quaint, slumbering hamlet of Villar del Río, a ripple of excitement awakens the town as the captivating songstress, Carmen Vargas, 'The Great Andalusian Star', prepares to grace them with a performance. Helmed by their endearing, albeit hard-of-hearing Mayor, the town is on the cusp of a cultural revival, as they seek to breathe new life into their tranquil existence. Suddenly, an electrifying piece of news arrives - high-ranking North American dignitaries, teeming with promises of monetary aid, are set to visit their humble village.
The Mayor, although thrilled, is baffled about how to appropriately welcome these influential personalities. Enter Carmen Vargas's ingenious agent, who masterminds a grand plan that sets the entire village bustling with activity. His vision? To transform the simple villagers into vibrant Andalusians, decking out the quiet streets with a riot of traditional decorations.
As the villagers work tirelessly, their heads are filled with dreams of the requests they'll make to the dollar-rich Americans. The anticipation reaches its peak on the day of arrival, as every soul in Villar del Río, from the jovial Mayor to the newest born, line the streets, eager to welcome their esteemed guests...
Where to watch Welcome Mr. Marshall!?
Welcome Mr. Marshall! is a comedy movie featuring José Isbert and directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Welcome Mr. Marshall! is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.