El Portero 1950
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Network
- POSA Films
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Claro video, Apple TV Store
What is El Portero?
Topic: Film "El Portero" (1950). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1950
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- May 3, 1950
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Mexico
- Studios
- POSA Films
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 66 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~113 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- POSA Films
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Topic: Film "El Portero" (1950).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: El Portero (Spanish: El portero), also known as Puerta, joven (Spanish: Door, Young Man or The Door, Please).
Year: 1950.
Genre: Comedy (also described as comedy and drama).
Country: Mexico.
Director: Miguel M. Delgado.
Cast: Mario Moreno "Cantinflas", Silvia Pinal, Josefina del Mar.
Studio: Churubusco Studios in Mexico City.
Plot: Cantinflas works as a porter. He uses an old writing machine to write letters and speeches to earn extra money while still attending school. He falls in love with a neighbor (Silvia Pinal) who is handicapped and unable to walk. A young military man also has feelings for her. Cantinflas acts like Cyrano De Bergerac by writing love letters to her signed by the soldier. His plan involves winning money at horse races.
Runtime: 1h 53m.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is El Portero worth watching?
El Portero holds a community rating of 7.8/10 based on 66 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie El Portero and when was it released?
El Portero is a feature film with a runtime of 113 minutes. It was released in 1950. Release status: Released.
Who directed El Portero?
El Portero was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
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