

Too Many Tamales
“One missing ring. Too many tamales. One unforgettable Christmas.”
Synopsis
Everyone is coming for Christmas dinner at Maria's house. She and her mother prepare by kneading the "masa" to make tamales. When her mother takes off the ring, Maria tries it on - and is beside herself, when hours later, she thinks it has been kneaded into the tamales. ow many can you eat?
Top Cast
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January 1, 2002
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul R. Gagne
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Soto
- Original Title
- Too Many Tamales
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul R. Gagne
Gary Soto
Leigh Corra
Department Leadership Roster
Paul R. Gagne
Director
Gary Soto
Writer
Leigh Corra
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Many Tamales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Too Many Tamales about?
Everyone is coming for Christmas dinner at Maria's house. She and her mother prepare by kneading the "masa" to make tamales. When her mother takes off the ring, Maria tries it on - and is beside herself, when hours later, she thinks it has been kneaded into the tamales. ow many can you eat?
Who directed Too Many Tamales?
Too Many Tamales was directed by Paul R. Gagne.
Who stars in Too Many Tamales?
The principal cast of Too Many Tamales includes Blanca Camacho.
When was Too Many Tamales released and how long is it?
Too Many Tamales was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 12m.
