Comedy drama

Tortilla Flat (1942): Cast, Ratings & Plot

Name: Tortilla Flat
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1942-05-21
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: John Qualen, Akim Tamiroff, Spencer Tracy, Donald Meek, Frank Morgan

Tortilla Flat is a 1942 comedy drama directed by Victor Fleming, starring John Qualen, Akim Tamiroff and Spencer Tracy. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.

award nomination: 1
Metascore: 70

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Released: May 21, 1942
Runtime: 1h 45m (105 min)
Director: Victor Fleming
Genres: Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language: English
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Tortilla Flat About?

The premise of Tortilla Flat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A man's life takes an unexpected turn when he inherits two homes along the California coast. Danny Alverez finds his luck changing as he provides a refuge for his friends, Pilon and Pablo. While rebuilding the properties and their lives, Danny confronts personal challenges and pursues a relationship with Dolores, a charming woman from the area. He must navigate his newfound fortune and the complexities of love and friendship in a picturesque setting.

Tortilla Flat Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Tortilla Flat Cast

John Qualen leads the cast, with Akim Tamiroff and Spencer Tracy. Directed by Victor Fleming; 10 actors are credited in all.

Director Victor Fleming

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From the director

More from Victor Fleming

More films directed by Victor Fleming, best-rated first: Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Captains Courageous and Bombshell.

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Ratings

Tortilla Flat Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tortilla Flat 70 on Metacritic.

Metacritic

70 Metascore
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TMDB

54% User score
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Plot

Tortilla Flat Plot Summary

What happens in Tortilla Flat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

It’s Cinco de Mayo, and the charming mice are throwing their very own carnival, mirroring the festive spirit of human celebrations. Amongst the excitement, Speedy Gonzales engages in a solo game of ping-pong, captivating the attention of other mice who gossip about him being involved with everyone’s sister in a romantic way.

Full summary

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