The King of the Neighborhood
| El Rey del Barrio | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gilberto Martínez Solares |
| Starring | Germán Valdés "Tin-Tan" Silvia Pinal Fannie Kauffman "Vitola" |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The King of the Neighborhood (Spanish: El rey del barrio) is a 1950 Mexican comedy film, written and directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares, and starring Germán Valdés "Tin-Tan" and Silvia Pinal. This film marked the acting debut of José René Ruiz Martínez "Tun-Tun" and Fannie Kauffman "Vitola".
It has been included in a list of the twenty most important movies in Mexican film history.[1]
Synopsis
Tin Tan is a highly popular inhabitant of his neighborhood, where he has a faithful band of followers. He leads a double life as a railroad worker by day and thief by night. He's trying to woo Carmelita, the prettiest girl there, and the many mishaps that happen while doing this.[2][3]
Cast
- Germán Valdés as Tin Tan
- Silvia Pinal as Carmelita
- Marcelo Chávez as Marcelo, policeman
- Fannie Kauffman "Vitola" as La Nena
- Juan García as El Peralvillo
- Yolanda Montes "Tongolele" as Herself
- Ramón Valdés as El Norteño
- José Jasso "El Ojón"
References
- ↑ "El rey del barrio: una joya de la época de oro". revista-liber.org. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ↑ "El Rey del Barrio". Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ↑ "The King of the Neighborhood". www.cinematheque.qc.ca. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
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