Cantinflas
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Cantinflas

6.5 / 10 2014 1h 46mPG Spanish
Drama

Storyline

Mike Todd is a Broadway producer struggling to produce the film. Around the World in 80 Days. In Mexico, Mario Moreno, a young entertainer is struggling to get some respect, and he manages to become a star. A twist of faith makes them partners. Together they won the Oscar for Best Picture.

Cast & Crew

Óscar Jaenada

Óscar Jaenada

Cantinflas

Lead
Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Michael Todd

Luis Gerardo Méndez

Luis Gerardo Méndez

Estanislao Chilinsky

Ilse Salas

Ilse Salas

Valentina Ivanova

Ximena Rubio

Ximena Rubio

María Félix

Bárbara Mori

Bárbara Mori

Liz Taylor

Ana Layevska

Ana Layevska

Miroslava Stern

Joaquín Cosío

Joaquín Cosío

"El Indio" Fernández

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sebastián del Amo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Cantinflas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker