
El portero
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Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love of his pretty neighborhood (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing wont be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again.
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Edited by Jorge BustosShot by Raul Martinez SolaresScored by Gonzalo CurielDesigned by Gunther Gerszo
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18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Cantinflas
as El Portero
Silvia Pinal
as María Rosa (Rosita)
Carlos Martinez Baena
as Don Sebastian, el profe
Oscar Pulido
as Elpidio
Josefina Del Mar
as La vecina bailarina
Fernando Casanova
as Raúl
Jose Baviera
as Dr. Perfecto Lozano
Conchita Gentil Arcos
as Doña Cuca, vecina
Pepe Martinez
as Profesor examinador
Pedro Elviro
as Don Fortino
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