The King of the Neighborhood
| El Rey del Barrio | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gilberto Martínez Solares |
| Starring | Germán Valdés Silvia Pinal |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The King of the Neighborhood (Spanish: El rey del barrio) is a 1949 Mexican comedy film, directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares. 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 - Tin Tan
- Silvia Pinal - Carmelita
- Marcelo Chávez - Marcelo, policeman
- Fannie Kauffman 'Vitola' - La Nena
- Juan García - El Peralvillo
- Yolanda Montes "Tongolele" - Herself
- Ramón Valdés - El Norteño
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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