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El bolero de Raquel 1957

Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Director
Miguel M. Delgado
Network
POSA Films
Where to Stream
VIX
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★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 100 votes Comedy Released
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What is El bolero de Raquel?

El bolero de Raquel is a 1957 Mexican comedy and drama film directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

Type
Film
Year
1957
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Oct 9, 1957
Original language
ES
Origin
Mexico
Studios
POSA Films
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 100 votes
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Network
POSA Films
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El bolero de Raquel is a 1957 Mexican comedy and drama film directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Known alternatively by the English title Raquel's Shoeshiner, the picture features art direction by Gunther Gerszo. The film holds the distinction of being the first color film in which Mario Moreno Cantinflas participated, utilizing Eastman color. The principal cast includes Mario Moreno Cantinflas, Manola Saavedra, Flor Silvestre, and child actor Paquito Fernández.

The narrative centers on an episode in the life of a kindly hearted bootblack. Through chance circumstances, this character accidentally becomes the tutor of an orphan boy. Despite the accidental nature of their meeting, the bootblack dedicates all of his time and effort for the sake of the child. Additional details regarding the production include a release date in the United States on September 10, 1957, a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes, and classification as a comedy.

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Is El bolero de Raquel worth watching?

El bolero de Raquel holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 100 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie El bolero de Raquel and when was it released?

El bolero de Raquel is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1957. Release status: Released.

Who directed El bolero de Raquel?

El bolero de Raquel was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

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