El analfabeto (1961) movie poster

El analfabeto (1961)

ThumbScore
👍 73%Google users liked it archived
TMDB Score
⭐ 77
Comedy

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Runtime
2h 8m
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (110 votes)
Cast
Cantinflas as Inocencio Prieto y Calvo
Lilia Prado as Blanca Morales
Sara García as Doña Epifanita
Ángel Garasa as Don Romulo González
Miguel Manzano as Don Fermín
Carlos Agostí as Licenciado Aníbal Guzmán
María Teresa Rivas as Refugio González
Daniel Herrera as El Poca Luz
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 110 votes.
Overview
Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos. Not being able to read he has no idea of who sent the letter or its content. So he goes to the drugstore because the pharmacist can read the letter to him. But while waiting to be helped he sees that a young girl can read. He figures he has to be able to discover the letter's content by himself and decides he will save the letter and go to school, and wait to read the letter on his own. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

El analfabeto is a 1961 comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado. Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos.

Not being able to read he has no idea of who sent the letter or its content. So he goes to the drugstore because the pharmacist can read the letter to him. But while waiting to be helped he sees that a young girl can read.

He figures he has to be able to discover the letter's content by himself and decides he will save the letter and go to school, and wait to read the letter on his own. The film has been rated by 110 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, El analfabeto delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. El analfabeto (1961) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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