Pepe
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Synopsis
Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.
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Top Cast
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Cantinflas
Pepe
Dan Dailey
Ted Holt
Shirley Jones
Suzie Murphy
Carlos Montalbán
Rodriguez
Vicki Trickett
Lupita
Matt Mattox
Dancer
Hank Henry
Sands Manager
Suzanne Lloyd
Carmen
Carlos Rivas
Carlos
Maurice Chevalier
Maurice Chevalier
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Michael Callen
Dancer
Richard Conte
Richard Conte
Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Jimmy Durante
Jimmy Durante
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Judy Garland
Vocalist on Radio (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Binyon, Leslie Bush-Fekete, Dorothy Kingsley, Sonya Levien, Leonard Spigelgass
- Original Score
- André Previn, Johnny Green
- Original Title
- Pepe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- POSA Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Claude Binyon, Leslie Bush-Fekete, Dorothy Kingsley, Sonya Levien, Leonard Spigelgass
André Previn, Johnny Green
Joseph MacDonald
Al Clark, Viola Lawrence
George Sidney
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
Al Clark
Editor
Claude Binyon
Writer
Dorothy Kingsley
Writer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Viola Lawrence
Editor
George Sidney
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pepe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pepe about?
Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.
Who directed Pepe?
Pepe was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Pepe?
The principal cast of Pepe includes Cantinflas, Dan Dailey, Shirley Jones, Carlos Montalbán, Vicki Trickett.
When was Pepe released and how long is it?
Pepe was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Pepe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pepe was composed by André Previn, Johnny Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pepe?
Pepe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).