After marrying a rich heiress, a young man from humble origins is dedicated to looking for coal in the surroundings of Gijón.
Acting
Arturo Fernández commits to coal-fueled emotional breakdowns.
Production
Gijón mining locations give authentic grit to absurd premise.
Director
Julio Coll
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Reflects 1960s Spanish cinema's awkward blend of neorealist social concern and commercial melodrama under Franco-era censorship.
Arturo Fernández was a major Spanish star who reportedly took the role to prove his dramatic range after comedies.
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