El Chanfle (1979)
El Chanfle is a 1979 Spanish-language comedy movie directed by Enrique Segoviano, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Florinda Meza García and Ramón Valdés.
Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.
Quick answers
What is El Chanfle about?
Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.
When was El Chanfle released?
El Chanfle was released on 18 January 1979.
How long is El Chanfle?
El Chanfle runs 1h 46m.
Who made El Chanfle?
El Chanfle was directed by Enrique Segoviano.
Where can I watch El Chanfle?
El Chanfle is available on VIX .
Where to watch El Chanfle
Watch free with ads: VIX
Cast
- Roberto Gómez Bolaños as El Chanfle
- Florinda Meza García as Tere
- Ramón Valdés as Reyes
- Carlos Villagrán as Valentino
- Edgar Vivar as Dr. Nájera
- Rubén Aguirre as Sr. Matute
- María Antonieta de las Nieves as Matutes secretary
- Angelines Fernández as Paco's wife (Supermarket Clerk)
- Raúl 'Chato' Padilla as Paco
- Horacio Gómez Bolaños as Policeman (at Paco's house)
- María Montaño
- Carlos Amador Jr