Movie
El gallo pelón
1961 · 50 min
A quiet, gently comic slice of rural life that turns a small domestic purchase into a wry portrait of poverty and pride.
- Directed by
- Amílcar Tirado
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- José Miguel Agrelot, Frank Arredondo, Eva Alers
- Overview
- In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his wife. However, the town has no electrical power. The movie’s depiction of the jíbaro as naive and comical created a rift among the DivEdCo personnel, especially its community organizers. It was censored by the government and shelved for many years.
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- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Class, family, work
- Content
- Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
- Note
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- Directed by
- Amílcar Tirado
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- José Miguel Agrelot, Frank Arredondo, Eva Alers
