Summaries

This political-comedy by famed Director Alejandro Galindo, tells the story of Benito, (Aldalberto Martinez) a widower and blue-collar worker who wants the best for his young son. After reading a flyer promoting the local branch of the Communist Party, this struggling father thinks he has finally found a way to get his just due and provide for his son, while also catching the interest of a waitress he wants to know better. Full of hope and good intentions.Benito joins the union. Ufortunately, he soon discovers that the party leaders are more concerned with their own interests and lining their own pockets then they are with the actual needs of the poor.

Details

Keywords
  • competition
  • satire comedy
  • melodrama
  • poor neighborhood
  • nosy neighbor
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Jul 11, 1951
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin Mexico
Language Spanish
Filming locations Mexico
Production companies Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 49m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
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