The Extra
El Extra
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Cantinflas
Rogaciano
Alma Delia Fuentes
Rosa Hernández
Carmen Molina
Margarita Gautier
Guillermina Téllez Girón
Actriz con torta
Magda Donato
Olimpia
Alejandro Ciangherotti
Director de escena azteca
León Barroso
Director de cine
Luis Manuel Pelayo
Director escena vaquera
Eric del Castillo
Armando Duval
Guillermo Rivas
Actor, villano escena revolución francesa
Antonio Raxel
Director escena dama de las camelias
Gerardo del Castillo
Sr. Menéndez
Edmundo Espino
Don Julián
Armando Arriola
Doctor
Valentín Trujillo
Chevo, hermano de Rosa
Xavier López
Panchito
Antonio Bravo
Productor pelicula azteca
Manuel Alvarado
Modisto gordo
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Original Score
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Original Title
- El Extra
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- POSA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel M. Delgado
Miguel M. Delgado, José María Fernández Unsáin, Alfredo Varela, Jaime Salvador, Carlos León
Gustavo César Carrión
Rosalío Solano
Jorge Busto
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel M. Delgado
Director
Rosalío Solano
Director of Photography
Gustavo César Carrión
Original Music Composer
Jorge Busto
Editor
Gunther Gerszo
Production Design
Roberto Silva
Production Design
Miguel M. Delgado
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Extra
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What is The 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.
Who directed The Extra?
The Extra was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Who stars in The Extra?
The principal cast of The Extra includes Cantinflas, Alma Delia Fuentes, Carmen Molina, Guillermina Téllez Girón, Magda Donato.
When was The Extra released and how long is it?
The Extra was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Extra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Extra was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.