---
title: "The Irony of Money"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-irony-of-money-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 110929
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Irony of Money (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-irony-of-money-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Irony of Money is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Les Grands Films Français. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four strangers' lives intertwine after each discovers a wallet brimming with cash."

### Why Watch
- Interwoven tales from diverse European locales
- A mix of humor and poignant moments

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime may leave some stories feeling underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: Its comedic‑dramatic tone is suitable for general audiences seeking modestly light entertainment.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: anthology, comedic, dramatic, bittersweet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Guy Lefranc, Edgar Neville
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Grands Films Français

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Antonio Vico** as *Sebastián García*
- **Irene Caba Alba** as *Estefaldina*
- **Fernando Fernán Gómez** as *Frasquito*
- **Cécile Aubry** as *La extranjera*
- **Guillermo Marín** as *José Luis*
- **Carmen de Lirio** as *Paca*
- **Antonio Casal** as *El Hambrientito de Cuenca*
- **Jacqueline Pierreux** as *La extranjera*
- **Rafael Alonso** as *Apoderado*
- **Alfonso Godá** as *Cliente con botas sucias*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What ties the four stories together?
Each story begins with a character finding a wallet filled with money.

### Q: How many characters are central to the film?
The film follows four protagonists: a shoeshine, a clerk, a bullfighter, and a newspaper seller.

### Q: What genres does the film blend?
It combines elements of comedy and drama.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered on 1 July 1957 in Spain.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Irony of Money — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/110929)

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