The Prodigious Barber
El barbero prodigioso
Synopsis
Benedito the barber, mocked by everyone in the village, lathers the head of a blind customer just as the man regains his sight. Benedito becomes a celebrity, and everyone seeks his services.
Top Cast
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Fernando Soler
Benedito Sánchez
Adriana Lamar
Ricarda
Domingo Soler
Don Cenón (Alcalde)
Francisco Jambrina
Tomás Puerta
Irene de Bohuss
Fanny
Miguel Inclán
El ciego
Victoria Argota
Doña Lorenza
Miguel Tamayo
Gerente compañía minera
Edmundo Espino
Don Hermógenes Beltrán
Narciso Busquets
Nachito (Ignacio Zamarripa)
María del Carmen Martínez
Madre de Benedito
José Goula
Antonio Flores
Andrés Novo
Dr. Ocañez (oculista)
Arturo Ávila Gandolín
Doctor
Arturo Soto Rangel
Sr. Cura
Max Langler
Secretario
Amanda del Llano
Sirvienta de Fanny
Hernán Vera
Toribio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Soler
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulino Masip
- Original Score
- Jorge Pérez
- Original Title
- El barbero prodigioso
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Films Mundiales, Azteca Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Soler
Paulino Masip
Jorge Pérez
Jack Draper
Mario González
Jesús Grovas
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Soler
Director
Jack Draper
Director of Photography
Jesús Grovas
Producer
Carlos Toussaint
Production Design
Luis Moya
Production Design
Mario González
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigious Barber
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prodigious Barber about?
Benedito the barber, mocked by everyone in the village, lathers the head of a blind customer just as the man regains his sight. Benedito becomes a celebrity, and everyone seeks his services.
Who directed The Prodigious Barber?
The Prodigious Barber was directed by Fernando Soler.
Who stars in The Prodigious Barber?
The principal cast of The Prodigious Barber includes Fernando Soler, Adriana Lamar, Domingo Soler, Francisco Jambrina, Irene de Bohuss.
When was The Prodigious Barber released and how long is it?
The Prodigious Barber was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prodigious Barber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prodigious Barber was composed by Jorge Pérez.