01 Aug 1991
Barton Fink
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
El Extra
Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
Top Billed Cast
Cantinflas Rogaciano
Alma Delia Fuentes Rosa Hernández
Carmen Molina Margarita Gautier
Guillermina Téllez Girón Actriz con torta
Magda Donato Olimpia
Alejandro Ciangherotti Director de escena azteca
León Barroso Director de cine
Luis Manuel Pelayo Director escena vaquera
Eric del Castillo Armando Duval
Guillermo Rivas Actor, villano escena revolución francesa
Antonio Raxel Director escena dama de las camelias
Gerardo del Castillo Sr. Menéndez
Edmundo Espino Don Julián
Armando Arriola Doctor
Valentín Trujillo Chevo, hermano de Rosa
Xavier López Panchito
Antonio Bravo Productor pelicula azteca
Manuel Alvarado Modisto gordo
Alberto Catalá Asistente de director
Enrique Lucero Actor, sacerdote azteca
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