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The Man Who Lived in a Shoe (2011): Cast

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The Man Who Lived in a Shoe is a 2011 drama documentary directed by Marcelino Islas Hernández and Gabriella Gómez-Mont, starring José Luis Robles-Gil as El Güero. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Man Who Lived in a Shoe (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Lived in a Shoe About?

The premise of The Man Who Lived in a Shoe without spoilers.

Based on the true life of Jose Luis “El Guero” Robles Gil, the film follows a man who literally makes his home inside a shoe. It examines the clash of reality and imagination, love and madness, and his constant opening and closing of eyes to a world perched on fantasy. Along the way, a woman joins him, sharing his extraordinary existence.

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Cast & crew

The Man Who Lived in a Shoe Cast & Characters

José Luis Robles-Gil plays El Güero in The Man Who Lived in a Shoe. Directed by Marcelino Islas Hernández and Gabriella Gómez-Mont.

From the directors

More from Marcelino Islas Hernández and Gabriella Gómez-Mont

More films directed by Marcelino Islas Hernández and Gabriella Gómez-Mont: Mi novia es la revolución, History Lessons and Martha.

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FAQ

The Man Who Lived in a Shoe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Lived in a Shoe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Lived in a Shoe?

The Man Who Lived in a Shoe runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Man Who Lived in a Shoe released?

The Man Who Lived in a Shoe was released on October 19, 2011.

Who directed The Man Who Lived in a Shoe?

The Man Who Lived in a Shoe was directed by Marcelino Islas Hernández and Gabriella Gómez-Mont.

More films by Marcelino Islas Hernández

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Lived in a Shoe?

The Man Who Lived in a Shoe stars José Luis Robles-Gil as El Güero.

Does The Man Who Lived in a Shoe have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Lived in a Shoe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Lived in a Shoe in?

The original language of The Man Who Lived in a Shoe is Spanish.

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