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The King of the Neighborhood

1949 Mexican film by Gilberto Martínez Solares From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The King of the Neighborhood (Spanish: El rey del barrio) is a 1950 Mexican comedy film, written and directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares, and starring Germán Valdés "Tin-Tan" and Silvia Pinal. This film marked the acting debut of José René Ruiz Martínez "Tun-Tun" and Fannie Kauffman "Vitola".

Release date
  • 1950 (1950)
Running time
100 minutes
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El Rey del Barrio
Directed byGilberto Martínez Solares
StarringGermán Valdés "Tin-Tan"
Silvia Pinal
Fannie Kauffman "Vitola"
Release date
  • 1950 (1950)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish
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It has been included in a list of the twenty most important movies in Mexican film history.[1]

Synopsis

Tin Tan is a highly popular inhabitant of his neighborhood, where he has a faithful band of followers. He leads a double life as a railroad worker by day and thief by night. He's trying to woo Carmelita, the prettiest girl there, and the many mishaps that happen while doing this.[2][3]

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