The Gay Desperado (1936): Cast & Plot
The Gay Desperado is a 1936 music comedy directed by Rouben Mamoulian, starring Nino Martini as Chivo, Leo Carrillo and Ida Lupino. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Original language
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French - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gay Desperado About?
The premise of The Gay Desperado without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Celebrated as the giant musical hit of the year, the film follows opera singer Chivo, who is cast as a singing cowboy. Mexican bandit Braganza kidnaps Chivo—along with heiress Jane—in an effort to teach him the swagger of the American movie gangsters he idolizes.
The Gay Desperado Cast & Characters
Nino Martini leads the cast as Chivo, with Leo Carrillo as Pablo Braganza and Ida Lupino as Jane. Directed by Rouben Mamoulian; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rouben Mamoulian
- Nino Martini as Chivo
- Leo Carrillo as Pablo Braganza
- Ida Lupino as Jane
- James Blakeley as Bill Shay
Also Starring in The Gay Desperado
· 13 more- Paul Hurst American Detective
- Harold Huber Juan Campo
- Al Ernest Garcia Police Captain
- Frank Puglia López
- Mischa Auer Diego
- Harry Semels Manuel
- Michael Visaroff Theatre Manager
- Stanley Fields Butch
- Chris-Pin Martin Pancho
- Adrian Rosley Radio Station Manager
- George Du Count Salvador
- Alfonso Pedroza Coloso
- Len Brixton Nick
More from Rouben Mamoulian
More films directed by Rouben Mamoulian: Porgy and Bess, Silk Stockings, Summer Holiday and Rings on Her Fingers.
The Gay Desperado Plot Summary
What happens in The Gay Desperado from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small, rural Mexican cinema, a speeding gangster car pummels and dumps a snitch, only for the camera to reveal a film within a film—the modest setting of a little theater far from the city. The audience is unimpressed by the B-rated feature, but the local thug Braganza [Leo Carrillo] is energized, determined to imitate the big-screen gangsters he’s watching. When he shouts his approval, the theater erupts into a scuffle as frustrated patrons try to silence him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gay Desperado, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Gay Desperado?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Gay Desperado FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Gay Desperado, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gay Desperado?
The Gay Desperado runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Gay Desperado released?
The Gay Desperado was released on October 2, 1936.
Who directed The Gay Desperado?
The Gay Desperado was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
More films by Rouben Mamoulian Who is in the cast of The Gay Desperado?
The Gay Desperado stars Nino Martini as Chivo, Leo Carrillo as Pablo Braganza and Ida Lupino as Jane, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Gay Desperado have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gay Desperado has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Gay Desperado in?
The original language of The Gay Desperado is French.
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