El Portero (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1950, El Portero is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love of his pretty neighborhood (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing wont be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again.
Who’s in it. El Portero stars Cantinflas as Cantinflas, Silvia Pinal as Rosita, Carlos Martínez Baena as Don Sebastian, el profe and Óscar Pulido as Elpidio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, El Portero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Portero page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Portero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Portero (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Portero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Portero worth watching?
- El Portero holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Portero?
- El Portero stars Cantinflas, Silvia Pinal, Carlos Martínez Baena, Óscar Pulido and Fernando Casanova.
- When was El Portero released?
- El Portero was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.