---
title: "Pura vida"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pura-vida-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 279304
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pura vida (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pura-vida-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pura vida is a 1956 Mexican romantic comedy film written and directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares. The story follows the hapless Melquiades as he arrives in the city and embarrasses his relatives.

The film stars Antonio Espino Clavillazo, Carmelita González, and Maricruz Olivier, with a special participation by a singer and actor. It runs for 1 hour and 28 minutes and was released on January 29, 1956, in Mexico.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Hapless Melquiades arrives in the city and embarrasses his relatives."

### Why Watch
- Directed and written by Gilberto Martínez Solares
- Stars Antonio Espino Clavillazo
- Features cast members Carmelita González and Maricruz Olivier

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited detailed plot availability outside of the basic premise
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 1956 Mexican romantic comedy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1956-film, #comedy, #romantic-comedy, #mexican-cinema, #classic-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gilberto Martínez Solares

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Antonio Espino 'Clavillazo'** as *Melquiades*
- **Carmelita González** as *Lucía*
- **Maricruz Olivier** as *Esperanza*
- **Ramón Valdés** as *Caimán (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Pura vida (1956)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Pura vida (1956) worth watching?
It is a 1956 Mexican romantic comedy directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares and starring Antonio Espino Clavillazo.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Pura vida (1956)?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Pura vida (1956)?
Pura vida is a feature film released in 1956 rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pura vida — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/279304)
- [Pura Vida (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Vida_(film))
- [Žijeme la pura vida – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BDijeme_la_pura_vida)
- [Pura Vida (2019) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/720215-pura-vida/prehled/)
- [Pura Vida (2019): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/2810515-pura-vida/tvurci)
- [Online film Pura Vida | Filmy online Filmzona.cz](https://www.filmzona.cz/film/pura-vida)

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