The Executioner (1963)
A newly-married man must follow his father-in-law into the profession of State executioner in order to keep the family apartment, but he doesn't have the temperament for the job.
Plácido (1961)
A town's charity initiative to 'sit a poor man at your table' for Christmas dinner continually thwarts one man's efforts to protect his livelihood.
That Happy Couple (1953)
A young couple win a competition to 'that happy couple' for a day but find that money and gifts don't solve all of their problems.
Welcome Mr Marshall! (1953)
A small Spanish village is thrown into disarray by the news that a delegation of Americans is on its way, bringing the possibility of untold riches.
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