El Extra (1962)
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Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
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CantinflasRogaciano
Alma Delia FuentesRosa Hernández
Carmen MolinaMargarita Gautier
Guillermina Téllez GirónActriz con torta
Magda DonatoOlimpia
Alejandro CiangherottiDirector de escena azteca
León BarrosoDirector de cine
Luis Manuel PelayoDirector escena vaquera
Eric del CastilloArmando Duval
Guillermo RivasActor, villano escena revolución francesa
Antonio RaxelDirector escena dama de las cameliasGerardo del CastilloSr. MenéndezKeywords
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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySacrifice · Movie Business · AuditionDialogue densityComedyDirector preference226963Actor preference197877 · 369662 · 268368Country preferenceMx
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Frequently asked questions about El Extra
What is El Extra about?
Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
How long is El Extra?
El Extra has a runtime of 110 minutes.