Florián Rey
DirectingAbout Florián Rey
Florián Rey, real name Antonio Martínez del Castillo (La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, January 25, 1894-Benidorm, April 11, 1962), was a Spanish film director, one of the greatest representatives of silent films and the Spanish film industry of the Second Republic. His film La aldea maldita (1930) is considered the masterpiece of Spanish cinema of the silent stage and some of his popular works of the Republican stage, such as Nobleza baturra (1935) or Morena Clara (1936), starring Imperio Argentina, were very successful, which led him to compete even with the American film industry and opened the possibility of developing a genuinely Spanish film industry, although it was aborted with the outbreak of the Civil War. Since 1996, the Florián Rey Association created in his hometown has held the La Almunia Film Festival (FESCILA) every May in honor of this Aragonese filmmaker. This festival hosts a short film contest, a screenplay contest, the Villa de La Almunia award to a person related to the film world who is also related to this town and the Florián Rey award to the professional career.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Florián Rey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Florián Rey's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Florián Rey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in La casa de la Troya, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Florián Rey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Florián Rey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Florián Rey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | ¡¡Campeones!! | Florián Rey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | La casa de la Troya | Panduriño | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Girl | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Alma rifeña | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | La verbena de la paloma | Julián | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Víctima del odio | Fernando Guerra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | La inaccesible | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | La señorita inútil | - | Flop | Similar → |
Florián Rey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Florián Rey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Florián Rey is "La casa de la Troya" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Florián Rey acted in?
Florián Rey has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Florián Rey?
Other notable films include "¡¡Campeones!!", "La inaccesible", and "Alma rifeña".