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Manuel and Clemente (1986)

3.319861h 29mES
Comedy

Directed by Javier Palmero

Rating

3.3/10

Runtime

1h 29m

Language

ES

Release

May 26, 1986

Director

Javier Palmero

Overview

Manuel and Clemente, couple in the shower and in various scheming, try to do business with miraculous apparitions. Near the Sevillian town of El Palmar de Troya, in 1968, people begin to say that the Virgin appears and the two friends take advantage of the situation. Soon a network of economic inter...

Cast

Juan Jesús Valverde

Juan Jesús Valverde

Manuel

Ángel de Andrés López

Ángel de Andrés López

Clemente

Manuel Collado

Manuel Collado

Félix

Héctor Alterio

Héctor Alterio

Serafín

Trinidad Rugero

Trinidad Rugero

Magda

Mari Paz Ballesteros

Mari Paz Ballesteros

Doña África

Concha Grégori

Concha Grégori

Ramonina

Luis Escobar

Luis Escobar

Cardenal

Antonio Llopis

Antonio Llopis

Camilo

María Massip

María Massip

María Martín

Luis Olmos

Luis Olmos

Newman

Alfonso del Real

Alfonso del Real

Don Casimiro

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Manuel and Clemente (1986), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Manuel and Clemente, couple in the shower and in various scheming, try to do business with miraculous apparitions. Near the Sevillian town of El Palmar de Troya, in 1968, people begin to say that the Virgin appears and the two friends take advantage of the situation. Soon a network of economic interests and credulity is created that makes it easier for Manuel and Clemente to achieve their goal: a monumental basilica, a religious order of nuns, priests and bishops of their own, and even a pope, Gregory XVII. Satire on the curious origin of the Palmarian Catholic Church and its unique founders.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Manuel and Clemente. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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