In 1962 his film Los Golfos was recognized for its strong sociological impact in the betterment of the Spanish youth by tackling juvenile delinquency in Madrid's poorest districts.
1962年，他的電影《小流氓》（Los Golfos）被公認對西班牙青年社會產生強大的影響，探討馬德里的最貧窮地區的青少年犯罪。