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The Prodigious Barber
The Prodigious Barber
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  2. The Prodigious Barber

The Prodigious Barber

Original Title: El barbero prodigioso

1942
2h
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1942

Runtime

2h

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Storyline

Benedito the barber, mocked by everyone in the village, lathers the head of a blind customer just as the man regains his sight. Benedito becomes a celebrity, and everyone seeks his services.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h
Jan 29, 1942
Languages
Spanish
Director
Fernando Soler
Fernando Soler
Production
Films Mundiales
Films Mundiales
Azteca Films
Azteca Films
Production Countries
Mexico

Top Cast

40 Cast Members

Fernando Soler

Fernando Soler

Benedito Sánchez

Adriana Lamar

Ricarda

Domingo Soler

Domingo Soler

Don Cenón (Alcalde)

Francisco Jambrina

Francisco Jambrina

Tomás Puerta

Irene de Bohuss

Fanny

Miguel Inclán

Miguel Inclán

El ciego

Victoria Argota

Doña Lorenza

Miguel Tamayo

Gerente compañía minera

Edmundo Espino

Don Hermógenes Beltrán

Narciso Busquets

Narciso Busquets

Nachito (Ignacio Zamarripa)

María del Carmen Martínez

Madre de Benedito

José Goula

Antonio Flores

Andrés Novo

Dr. Ocañez (oculista)

Arturo Ávila Gandolín

Doctor

Arturo Soto Rangel

Arturo Soto Rangel

Sr. Cura

Max Langler

Secretario

Amanda del Llano

Amanda del Llano

Sirvienta de Fanny

Hernán Vera

Toribio

Crox Alvarado

Crox Alvarado

Octavio (amante de Fanny)

Julio Ahuet

Pueblerino (sin créditos)

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