The Fantastic World of Juan Orol
El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol
Synopsis
Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.
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Roberto Sosa
Juan Orol
Gabriela de la Garza
Mary Esquivel
Fernanda Romero
Dinora
Jesús Ochoa
General Cruz
Roger Cudney
Don Guillermo
Ximena Rubio
Rosa
Juan Manuel Bernal
Vendedor Kodak
Juan Carlos Bonet
Amigo
Alfonso Borbolla
Quirico Michelena
Julio Bracho
Policía
Roberto Wohlmuth
Don Gabriel (as Roberto Woulmuth)
Karin Burnett
María Antonieta
Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele'
Tongolele
Claudia Silki
Hippie
Ariadna Perez Mijares
Ninon
Plutarco Haza
Rodrigo Corea
Acomodador
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastián del Amo
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastián del Amo
- Original Title
- El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastián del Amo
Sebastián del Amo
Sebastián del Amo
Isabel Aerenlund, Alejandro Blázquez de Nicolás
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastián del Amo
Director
Alejandro Blázquez de Nicolás
Producer
Sebastián del Amo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol about?
Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.
Who directed The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol was directed by Sebastián del Amo.
Who stars in The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
The principal cast of The Fantastic World of Juan Orol includes Roberto Sosa, Gabriela de la Garza, Fernanda Romero, Jesús Ochoa, Roger Cudney.
When was The Fantastic World of Juan Orol released and how long is it?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).