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El Extra(1962)
Status: Released
Date: 1962-10-04
69%
27 Votes
Time: 1h 50m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico
ProductionCompanies:
POSA Films
Movie: El Extra
Top 10 Billed Cast
Cantinflas
Rogaciano
Alma Delia Fuentes
Rosa Hernández
Carmen Molina
Margarita Gautier
Guillermina Téllez Girón
Actriz con torta
Magda Donato
Olimpia
Alejandro Ciangherotti
Director de escena azteca
León Barroso
Director de cine
Luis Manuel Pelayo
Director escena vaquera
Eric del Castillo
Armando Duval
Guillermo Rivas
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.
Release Date
1962-10-04
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6.9
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