Illusion Travels by Streetcar
La ilusión viaja en tranvía
Synopsis
Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!
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La ilusión viaja en tranvía completa (Illusion Travels by Streetcar complete)
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-08-25
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Lilia Prado
Lupita
Carlos Navarro
Juan Godínez 'Caireles'
Fernando Soto
Tobías Hernández 'Tarrajas'
Agustín Isunza
Papá Pinillos
Miguel Manzano
Don Manuel
Guillermo Bravo Sosa
Braulio
José Pidal
El Profesor
Felipe Montoya
Jefe del taller
Javier de la Parra
Pablo
Paz Villegas
Doña Mechita
Conchita Gentil Arcos
Pasajera con santo
Diana Ochoa
Maestra del internado
Víctor Alcocer
Acaparador de maíz
Daniel Arroyo
Miembro del consejo (uncredited)
Victorio Blanco
Pasajero (uncredited)
Regino Herrera
Pasajero (uncredited)
Antonio Leo
Pasajero (uncredited)
Inés Murillo
Pasajera (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Mar del Plata)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Mauricio de la Serna, José Revueltas, Juan de la Cabada, Luis Alcoriza
- Original Score
- Luis Hernández Bretón, Rafael Ruiz Esparza
- Original Title
- La ilusión viaja en tranvía
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Clasa Films Mundiales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Mauricio de la Serna, José Revueltas, Juan de la Cabada, Luis Alcoriza
Luis Hernández Bretón, Rafael Ruiz Esparza
Raúl Martínez Solares
Jorge Busto, Luis Buñuel
Armando Orive Alba, J. Ramón Aguirre
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Director
Armando Orive Alba
Producer
Luis Hernández Bretón
Original Music Composer
Raúl Martínez Solares
Director of Photography
Jorge Busto
Editor
Luis Buñuel
Editor
Edward Fitzgerald
Production Design
José Revueltas
Writer
Juan de la Cabada
Writer
Luis Alcoriza
Writer
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What is Illusion Travels by Streetcar about?
Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!
Who directed Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
Illusion Travels by Streetcar was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
The principal cast of Illusion Travels by Streetcar includes Lilia Prado, Carlos Navarro, Fernando Soto, Agustín Isunza, Miguel Manzano.
When was Illusion Travels by Streetcar released and how long is it?
Illusion Travels by Streetcar was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illusion Travels by Streetcar was composed by Luis Hernández Bretón, Rafael Ruiz Esparza.