The Soft One (1951): Cast
The Soft One is a 1951 drama directed by Fernando Méndez, starring Víctor Parra as Roberto Ramírez "El Suavecito", Aurora Segura and Dagoberto Rodríguez. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Fernando Méndez
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Soft One About?
The premise of The Soft One without spoilers.
Roberto, nicknamed “El Suavecito” for his flirtatious, carefree ways, hurts his aging mother and neighbor Lupita, who hopes he’ll settle down. When Lupita finds a steady suitor, Carlos, Roberto enlists gambler “El Nene” to sabotage their relationship, but his plot backfires. The noir asks whether such a morally bankrupt gangster can find redemption.
The Soft One Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- sacrifice
- elderly mother
- investigation
- taxi driver
- arrest
- revenge
- escape
- pursuit
- frame up
- prostitute
- cabaret
- police investigation
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- neighborhood
- poverty
- murder
- criminal organization
- pimp
- melodrama
The Soft One Cast & Characters
Víctor Parra leads the cast as Roberto Ramírez "El Suavecito", with Aurora Segura as Lupita Soto and Dagoberto Rodríguez as Carlos Martinez. Directed by Fernando Méndez; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fernando Méndez
- Víctor Parra as Roberto Ramírez "El Suavecito"
- Aurora Segura as Lupita Soto
- Dagoberto Rodríguez as Carlos Martinez
- Manuel Dondé as Esbirro del Nene
Also Starring in The Soft One
· 8 more- Enrique del Castillo Luis "El Nene"
- Federico Curiel Brillantina
- Eduardo Arozamena Sr. Soto
- Gilberto González Esbirro del Nene
- Daniel Arroyo
- Jacqueline Evans Gringa
- Ramón Bugarini Cliente cabaret
- María Amelia de Torres Doña Chole
More from Fernando Méndez
More films directed by Fernando Méndez: Los diablos del terror, Black Pit of Dr. M, The Vampire’s Coffin and The Vampire.
The Soft One Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Roberto la douceur” and “萨维奇托”.
- Also known as
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- Roberto la douceur
- 萨维奇托
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The Soft One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Soft One, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Soft One?
The Soft One runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Soft One released?
The Soft One was released on August 3, 1951.
Who directed The Soft One?
The Soft One was directed by Fernando Méndez.
More films by Fernando Méndez Who is in the cast of The Soft One?
The Soft One stars Víctor Parra as Roberto Ramírez "El Suavecito", Aurora Segura as Lupita Soto and Dagoberto Rodríguez as Carlos Martinez, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Soft One have a post-credit scene?
No. The Soft One has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Soft One in?
The original language of The Soft One is Spanish.
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