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El portero (1950)

| Comedy, Drama | 3 May 1950 (Mexico)
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Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come ... See full summary »

Director:

Miguel M. Delgado

Writers:

Miguel M. Delgado, Carlos León (dialogue) | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Cantinflas, Silvia Pinal, Carlos Martínez Baena | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Cast overview:
Cantinflas ... El Portero (as Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas')
Silvia Pinal ... Rosa María (Rosita)
Carlos Martínez Baena Carlos Martínez Baena ... Don Sebastian, el profe
Óscar Pulido Óscar Pulido ... Elpidio
Josefina del Mar Josefina del Mar ... La vecina bailarina
Fernando Casanova ... Raúl
José Baviera José Baviera ... Dr. Perfecto Lozano
Conchita Gentil Arcos ... Doña Cuca, vecina
Pepe Martínez Pepe Martínez ... Profesor examinador
Pedro Elviro Pedro Elviro ... Don Fortino (as Pitouto)
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Storyline

Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love of his pretty neighborhood (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing wont be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again. Written by Alejandro Frias

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

3 May 1950 (Mexico) See more »

Also Known As:

Cantinflas Porteiro See more »

Filming Locations:

Churubusco Studios, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Posa Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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