Pepe (1960)
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Popular Mexican comedian Cantinflas (Mario Moreno) plays the title character in this star-studded, amusing comedy drama by George Sidney. Pepe is the same sort of impoverished stereotype Cantinflas made famous in several of his comedies; in this case he is a hired hand on a ranch who chases down a… More Popular Mexican comedian Cantinflas (Mario Moreno) plays the title character in this star-studded, amusing comedy drama by George Sidney. Pepe is the same sort of impoverished stereotype Cantinflas made famous in several of his comedies; in this case he is a hired hand on a ranch who chases down a horse for his employer. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion belonging to Pepe's boss and the determined ranch hand decides to take off for Hollywood to get the horse back. Once in this new and strange environment -- where a lot of cameos by the likes of Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier, and many others enliven the action -- Pepe becomes a friend to the alcoholic director. Unfortunately, what is missing here is "Cantinfletico." That is the nickname for the rambling non-sequitur characteristic of Cantinflas that no one else could master. The film was originally released at 195 minutes, then edited down to 157. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 2 hr. 37 min.
- Directed By
- George Sidney II
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Dec 21, 1960 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Despite the cameos of over 30 movie stars and big budget, George Sidney's gimmicky comedy, starring Mexican actor Cantinflas who goes to Hollywood to take care of his horse, is one of Hollywood's biggest flops of the 1960s.
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Cast
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Cantinflasas Pepe -
Dan Daileyas Ted Holt -
Shirley Jonesas Suzie Murphy
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Carlos Montalbanas Auctioneer -
Vicki Trickettas Lupita -
Matt Mattoxas Dancer
