El Chanfle
“First El Chapulín Colorado, then El Chavo. Now Chespirito in El Chanfle.”
Synopsis
Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.
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Trailer El Chanfle (Remasterizado)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-29
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Roberto Gómez Bolaños
El Chanfle
Florinda Meza García
Tere
Ramón Valdés
Reyes
Carlos Villagrán
Valentino
Edgar Vivar
Dr. Nájera
Rubén Aguirre
Sr. Matute
María Antonieta de las Nieves
Matutes secretary
Angelines Fernández
Paco's wife (Supermarket Clerk)
Raúl 'Chato' Padilla
Paco
Horacio Gómez Bolaños
Policeman (at Paco's house)
María Montaño
Carlos Amador Jr
Cecilia Balderas
Margarita Vernis
Bernabé Palma
Jaime Ortiz "Sammy"
Andrés de la Peña
Ángel Fernández
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrique Segoviano
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Enrique Segoviano
- Original Score
- Ernesto Cortázar Jr.
- Original Title
- El Chanfle
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Televicine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrique Segoviano
Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Enrique Segoviano
Ernesto Cortázar Jr.
Luis Sobreyra
Fabián Arnaud
Department Leadership Roster
Fabián Arnaud
Producer
Luis Sobreyra
Editor
Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Writer
Enrique Segoviano
Director
Enrique Segoviano
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Chanfle
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What is El Chanfle about?
Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.
Who directed El Chanfle?
El Chanfle was directed by Enrique Segoviano.
Who stars in El Chanfle?
The principal cast of El Chanfle includes Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Florinda Meza García, Ramón Valdés, Carlos Villagrán, Edgar Vivar.
When was El Chanfle released and how long is it?
El Chanfle was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for El Chanfle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Chanfle was composed by Ernesto Cortázar Jr..