The Soft One
El Suavecito
Synopsis
Charming but unreliable, Roberto has earned his nickname "El Suavecito" through his constant flirtations and the easy way he moves through life, even when it causes pain to his devoted aging mother and his beautiful neighbor Lupita, who resists his overtures in the hopes he can learn to settle down and behave. When Lupita gains a steady and honest suitor in Carlos, El Suavecito can't resist trying to foul his chances with the help of the unscrupulous gambler "El Nene"--but it all goes badly wrong. This neglected noir asks whether a morally impoverished gangster is capable of redemption.
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Víctor Parra
Roberto Ramírez "El Suavecito"
Aurora Segura
Lupita Soto
Dagoberto Rodríguez
Carlos Martinez
Jacqueline Evans
Gringa
María Amelia de Torres
Doña Chole
Enrique del Castillo
Luis "El Nene"
Gilberto González
Esbirro del Nene
Manuel Dondé
Esbirro del Nene
Eduardo Arozamena
Sr. Soto
Federico Curiel
Brillantina
Ramón Bugarini
Cliente cabaret
Daniel Arroyo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Méndez
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Ramírez Osante
- Original Score
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Original Title
- El Suavecito
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Intercontinental
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Méndez
Gabriel Ramírez Osante
Gustavo César Carrión
Carlos Savage
Manuel Rodriguez, Gabriel Alarcón Hijo, Raúl de Anda
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Méndez
Director
Manuel Rodriguez
Producer
Gabriel Alarcón Hijo
Producer
Raúl de Anda
Producer
Gabriel Ramírez Osante
Writer
Carlos Savage
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soft One
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What is The Soft One about?
Charming but unreliable, Roberto has earned his nickname "El Suavecito" through his constant flirtations and the easy way he moves through life, even when it causes pain to his devoted aging mother and his beautiful neighbor Lupita, who resists his overtures in the hopes he can learn to settle down and behave. When Lupita gains a steady and honest suitor in Carlos, El Suavecito can't resist trying to foul his chances with the help of the unscrupulous gambler "El Nene"--but it all goes badly wrong. This neglected noir asks whether a morally impoverished gangster is capable of redemption.
Who directed The Soft One?
The Soft One was directed by Fernando Méndez.
Who stars in The Soft One?
The principal cast of The Soft One includes Víctor Parra, Aurora Segura, Dagoberto Rodríguez, Jacqueline Evans, María Amelia de Torres.
When was The Soft One released and how long is it?
The Soft One was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Soft One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Soft One was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.