El analfabeto (1961): Cast & Where to Watch
El analfabeto is a 1961 comedy directed by Miguel M. Delgado, starring Cantinflas as Inocencio Prieto y Calvo, José Chávez and Armando Acosta. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes. Stream it on VIX, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- POSA Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is El analfabeto About?
The premise of El analfabeto without spoilers.
Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter announcing he is the heir to his uncle’s two‑million‑peso fortune. Unable to read, he goes to a drugstore hoping the pharmacist will read it. While waiting, he sees a young girl reading, which motivates him to learn. He keeps the letter, enrolls in school, and vows to wait to read the contents himself.
Where to Watch El analfabeto
Stream it on VIX, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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El analfabeto Cast & Characters
Cantinflas leads the cast as Inocencio Prieto y Calvo, with José Chávez as Asaltante (uncredited) and Armando Acosta as Carpintero (uncredited). Directed by Miguel M. Delgado; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Miguel M. Delgado
- Cantinflas as Inocencio Prieto y Calvo
- José Chávez as Asaltante (uncredited)
- Armando Acosta as Carpintero (uncredited)
- Sara García as Doña Epifanita
Also Starring in El analfabeto
· 29 more- Fernando Soto 'El Sapo'
- Miguel Manzano Don Fermín
- Carlos Agostí Licenciado Aníbal Guzmán
- Pedro Elviro Alguacil (uncredited)
- Armando Arriola Asistente de Notario
- Francisco Reiguera Juez (uncredited)
- Roberto Meyer Gutierritos (uncredited)
- Luis Manuel Pelayo Ministerio Público
- José Pardavé Gorgonio (uncredited)
- Jorge Casanova Empleado del banco (uncredited)
- Enrique García Álvarez Sacerdote (uncredited)
- Lilia Prado Blanca Morales
- Lidia Franco Doña Chona
- Ángel Garasa Don Romulo González
- Guillermo Orea Comisario
- Manuel Alvarado Don Leoncio
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- Alberto Catalá El Güero
- Gerardo del Castillo Asaltante (uncredited)
- Carlos Martínez Baena Profesor
- Daniel Herrera El Poca Luz
- León Barroso Empleado del banco
- Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo Jesús López, notario público
- María Teresa Rivas Refugio González
- José Peña Don Diego, boticario
- Salvador Terroba
- Judy Ponte Ofelia González
- Palmira Arzubide Mamá de Lupita
- Margarita Villegas
- Alicia Moreno
El analfabeto Trailers & Videos
The teaser of El analfabeto.
El analfabeto Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Illiterate One” and “Cantinflas_ El Analfabeto (1961)”.
- Also known as
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- The Illiterate One
- Cantinflas_ El Analfabeto (1961)
- O Analfabeto
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El analfabeto FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of El analfabeto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is El analfabeto?
El analfabeto runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was El analfabeto released?
El analfabeto was released on September 7, 1961.
Who directed El analfabeto?
El analfabeto was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
More films by Miguel M. Delgado Who is in the cast of El analfabeto?
El analfabeto stars Cantinflas as Inocencio Prieto y Calvo, José Chávez as Asaltante (uncredited) and Armando Acosta as Carpintero (uncredited), among 33 credited actors.
Where can I watch El analfabeto?
In the US, El analfabeto is streaming on VIX and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does El analfabeto have a post-credit scene?
No. El analfabeto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is El analfabeto in?
The original language of El analfabeto is Spanish.
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