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El profe (1971): Cast

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El profe is a 1971 comedy drama directed by Miguel M. Delgado, starring Arturo de Córdova as Señor Gobernador, Cantinflas and Ramón Valdés. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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El profe (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Genres
Comedy , Family , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is El profe About?

The premise of El profe without spoilers.

Mario Moreno plays a professor who answers a remote town’s call for a teacher. Upon arrival, corrupt officials try to drive him away, but his care for the children remains clear. He meets each obstacle with humor and witty remarks, winning the townspeople’s trust. His clever jokes lighten the tense mood and inspire youths to pursue education.

El profe Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • bartender
  • bar
  • priest
  • governor
  • mayor
  • drunken man
  • henchman
  • student
  • children
  • town
  • teacher
  • comedy of errors
+2 more
  • greedy landowner
  • small town
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Cast & crew

El profe Cast & Characters

Arturo de Córdova leads the cast as Señor Gobernador, with Cantinflas as Sócrates García and Ramón Valdés as Papá de Martín. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado; 24 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in El profe

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From the director

More from Miguel M. Delgado

More films directed by Miguel M. Delgado: El Barrendero, Las ficheras: Bellas de noche II, The Minister and Me and Bellas de Noche.

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Details

El profe Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Cantinflas El Profe” and “O Professor”.

Also known as
  • Cantinflas El Profe
  • O Professor
  • The Professor
  • O Catedrático

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FAQ

El profe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of El profe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is El profe?

El profe runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was El profe released?

El profe was released on April 7, 1971.

Who directed El profe?

El profe was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

More films by Miguel M. Delgado

Who is in the cast of El profe?

El profe stars Arturo de Córdova as Señor Gobernador, Cantinflas as Sócrates García and Ramón Valdés as Papá de Martín, among 24 credited actors.

Does El profe have a post-credit scene?

No. El profe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is El profe in?

The original language of El profe is Spanish.

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