El Chanfle
Jan 18, 1979 · 1h 46m
Director
Enrique SegovianoOverview
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.
Cast of El Chanfle
Roberto Gómez BolañosEl Chanfle
Florinda Meza GarcíaTere
Ramón ValdésReyes
Carlos VillagránValentino
Edgar VivarDr. Nájera
Rubén AguirreSr. Matute
María Antonieta de las NievesMatutes secretary
Angelines FernándezPaco's wife (Supermarket Clerk)
Raúl 'Chato' PadillaPaco
Horacio Gómez BolañosPoliceman (at Paco's house)
María Montaño
Carlos Amador Jr- Cecilia Balderas
- Margarita Vernis
- Bernabé Palma
- Jaime Ortiz "Sammy"
- Andrés de la Peña
- Ángel Fernández
- Arturo Yamasaki
- Patricio Molina
- Joaquín Urrea
Crew of El Chanfle
About El Chanfle
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…
When was El Chanfle released?
El Chanfle was released on January 18, 1979.
How long is El Chanfle?
El Chanfle runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who directed El Chanfle?
El Chanfle was directed by Enrique Segoviano.
Who is in the cast of El Chanfle?
The cast of El Chanfle includes Roberto Gómez Bolaños (El Chanfle), Florinda Meza García (Tere), Ramón Valdés (Reyes), Carlos Villagrán (Valentino) and Edgar Vivar (Dr. Nájera).