They Say I’m a Communist (1951): Cast
They Say I’m a Communist is a 1951 crime drama directed by Alejandro Galindo, starring Manuel Dondé as Camarada Palomera, Salvador Quiroz and Miguel Manzano. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Alejandro Galindo
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is They Say I’m a Communist About?
The premise of They Say I’m a Communist without spoilers.
A desperate worker facing an economic crisis and rising living costs is unwittingly used as propaganda by a left‑leaning political party that persuades him to join its ranks to defend the working class. As he becomes involved, he discovers manipulative rhetoric and collusion among union leaders, who maintain the status quo and profit from mafia‑style practices.
They Say I’m a Communist Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- melodrama
- competition
- satire comedy
- poor neighborhood
- nosy neighbor
- waitress
- corruption
- restaurant
- contest
- communist spy
- investigation
- crime ring
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- communist infiltrator
- worker
- satire
- mob
- communist
- explosion
They Say I’m a Communist Cast & Characters
Manuel Dondé leads the cast as Camarada Palomera, with Salvador Quiroz as Teófilo Mendieta and Miguel Manzano as Macario Carrola. Directed by Alejandro Galindo; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alejandro Galindo
- Manuel Dondé as Camarada Palomera
- Salvador Quiroz as Teófilo Mendieta
- Miguel Manzano as Macario Carrola
- Adalberto Martínez as Benito Reyes
Also Starring in They Say I’m a Communist
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- Jaime Jiménez Pons Amigo de Huicho
- Joaquín Roche Huicho
- Jorge Arriaga Camarada Buenaventura
- Charles Rooner don Guillermo
- Bruno Márquez Anunciador en concurso
- Carmen Manzano Doña Lolita
- María Luisa Zea Berta
- Josefina del Mar Olga Figueroa
More from Alejandro Galindo
More films directed by Alejandro Galindo: Before the Corpse of a Leader, Pepito y la lámpara maravillosa, Triángulo and Tacos al Carbón.
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They Say I’m a Communist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of They Say I’m a Communist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is They Say I’m a Communist?
They Say I’m a Communist runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was They Say I’m a Communist released?
They Say I’m a Communist was released on July 12, 1951.
Who directed They Say I’m a Communist?
They Say I’m a Communist was directed by Alejandro Galindo.
More films by Alejandro Galindo Who is in the cast of They Say I’m a Communist?
They Say I’m a Communist stars Manuel Dondé as Camarada Palomera, Salvador Quiroz as Teófilo Mendieta and Miguel Manzano as Macario Carrola, among 13 credited actors.
Does They Say I’m a Communist have a post-credit scene?
No. They Say I’m a Communist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is They Say I’m a Communist in?
The original language of They Say I’m a Communist is Spanish.
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