The Champion Cyclist
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The Champion Cyclist

5.9 / 10 1957 1h 15mNR Spanish
Comedy

Storyline

Cleto, a poor newspaper boy, dreamed of becoming a cyclist and inventor. His latest invention is delivering newspapers by rockets. When he finds the owner of the newspaper, dismisses him. But Cleto do not give up and shows Don Macario his latest invention: " The telemirófono ", a device that allows you to see the person talking on the phone...

Cast & Crew

Germán Valdés

Germán Valdés

Cleto García

Lead
Sonia Furió

Sonia Furió

Carmen

Marcelo Chávez

Marcelo Chávez

Don Macario

Eduardo Alcaraz

Eduardo Alcaraz

Don Cosme Morales

Kitty de Hoyos

Kitty de Hoyos

Martha

Nono Arsu

Nono Arsu

Lagrimita

Manuel Valdés

Manuel Valdés

Tranquilino

PV

Paz Villegas

Tía de Carmen

What People Are Saying

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