El Extra(1962)
Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
Movie: El Extra
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rogaciano
Rosa Hernández
Margarita Gautier
Actriz con torta
Olimpia
Director de escena azteca
Director de cine
Director escena vaquera
Armando Duval
Actor, villano escena revolución francesa
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Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
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1962-10-04
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