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El Portero

Synopsis

Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love of his pretty neighborhood (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing wont be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again.

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Cantinflas - El Portero ( pelea )

Type: Teaser • Published 2009-02-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 8, 1950

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Miguel M. Delgado
Screenplay & Story
Miguel M. Delgado, Jaime Salvador
Original Score
Gonzalo Curiel, Galdino R. Samperio
Original Title
El Portero
Country of Origin
Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 53m
Production Studios
POSA Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Miguel M. Delgado

Screenplay & Story

Miguel M. Delgado, Jaime Salvador, Carlos León

Original Score & Music

Gonzalo Curiel, Galdino R. Samperio

Director of Photography

Raúl Martínez Solares

Film Editing

Jorge Busto

Department Leadership Roster

Miguel M. Delgado

Miguel M. Delgado

Director

Miguel M. Delgado

Miguel M. Delgado

Screenplay

Jaime Salvador

Jaime Salvador

Screenplay

Gonzalo Curiel

Gonzalo Curiel

Original Music Composer

Raúl Martínez Solares

Raúl Martínez Solares

Director of Photography

Jorge Busto

Editor

Gunther Gerszo

Gunther Gerszo

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Portero

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is El Portero about?

Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love of his pretty neighborhood (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing wont be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again.

Who directed El Portero?

El Portero was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

Who stars in El Portero?

The principal cast of El Portero includes Cantinflas, Silvia Pinal, Carlos Martínez Baena, Óscar Pulido, Fernando Casanova.

When was El Portero released and how long is it?

El Portero was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.

Who composed the musical score for El Portero?

The original motion picture soundtrack for El Portero was composed by Gonzalo Curiel, Galdino R. Samperio.