The Fantastic World of Juan Orol (2012): Cast & Where to Watch
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol is a 2012 comedy directed by Sebastián del Amo, starring Roberto Sosa as Juan Orol, Gabriela de la Garza and Jesús Ochoa. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Stream it on Pluto TV and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Sebastián del Amo
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol About?
The premise of The Fantastic World of Juan Orol without spoilers.
This film offers a loving tribute to Juan Orol (1897–1988), a prolific and often overlooked Mexican B-movie director known for his unique, surreal style. The documentary explores Orol’s remarkable five-decade career, showcasing his creation of nearly 60 films and celebrating his resourceful approach to filmmaking. Featuring an impressive cast, this portrait captures the charm of an underdog and pays homage to the golden age of cinema, memory, and fantasy.
Where to Watch The Fantastic World of Juan Orol
Stream it on Pluto TV and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Fantastic World of Juan Orol Cast & Characters
Roberto Sosa leads the cast as Juan Orol, with Gabriela de la Garza as Mary Esquivel and Jesús Ochoa as General Cruz. Directed by Sebastián del Amo; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sebastián del Amo
- Roberto Sosa as Juan Orol
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Gabriela de la Garza as Mary Esquivel - Jesús Ochoa as General Cruz
- Julio Bracho as Policía
Also Starring in The Fantastic World of Juan Orol
· 13 more- Roger Cudney Don Guillermo
- Juan Manuel Bernal Vendedor Kodak
- Fernanda Romero Dinora
- Alfonso Borbolla Quirico Michelena
- Rodrigo Corea Acomodador
- Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele' Tongolele
- Plutarco Haza
- Roberto Wohlmuth Don Gabriel (as Roberto Woulmuth)
- Karin Burnett María Antonieta
- Ximena Rubio Rosa
- Juan Carlos Bonet Amigo
- Claudia Silki Hippie
- Ariadna Perez Mijares Ninon
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Orol, el rey del churro” and “O Fantástico Mundo de Juan Orol”.
- Also known as
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- Orol, el rey del churro
- O Fantástico Mundo de Juan Orol
- B级片之王
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The Fantastic World of Juan Orol FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Fantastic World of Juan Orol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Fantastic World of Juan Orol released?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol was released on September 14, 2012.
Who directed The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol was directed by Sebastián del Amo.
More films by Sebastián del Amo Who is in the cast of The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
The Fantastic World of Juan Orol stars Roberto Sosa as Juan Orol, Gabriela de la Garza as Mary Esquivel and Jesús Ochoa as General Cruz, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
In the US, The Fantastic World of Juan Orol is streaming on Pluto TV, Tubi TV and Xumo Play and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Fantastic World of Juan Orol have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fantastic World of Juan Orol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol in?
The original language of The Fantastic World of Juan Orol is Spanish.
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