La Cucaracha (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1934, La Cucaracha is a comedy and music film directed by Lloyd Corrigan, running about 20 minutes. “Melody Drama Of Dazzling Splendor In The New Technicolor” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Señor Martinez, a famous theater owner, visits a local café in Mexico because of its reputation for good food and to audition the famous dancer who performs there. Martinez tells the café owner that if the dancer is as good as he has heard, he will offer the dancer a contract to perform in his theater. The café's female singer hears about this and is determined that he won't leave the café without her.
Who’s in it. La Cucaracha stars Steffi Duna as Chaquita, Don Alvarado as Pancho, Paul Porcasi as Señor Martinez and Eduardo Durant as Orchestra Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, La Cucaracha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Cucaracha page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Cucaracha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Cucaracha (1934)?
- In US, La Cucaracha is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Cucaracha worth watching?
- La Cucaracha holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha stars Steffi Duna, Don Alvarado, Paul Porcasi, Eduardo Durant and Eduardo Durant's Rhumba Band.
- When was La Cucaracha released?
- La Cucaracha was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.