The Extra(1962)
El Extra
The Extra Synopsis
Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
The Extra (1962) is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, released on October 4, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Cantinflas, Alma Delia Fuentes, Carmen Molina and Guillermina Téllez Girón. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Writers:
- José María Fernández Unsáin, Alfredo Varela, Jaime Salvador
- Cinematographer:
- Rosalío Solano
- Composer:
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Production:
- POSA Films
- Status:
- Released
The Extra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cantinflas
as Rogaciano
Alma Delia Fuentes
as Rosa Hernández
Carmen Molina
as Margarita Gautier
Guillermina Téllez Girón
as Actriz con torta
Magda Donato
as Olimpia
Alejandro Ciangherotti
as Director de escena azteca
León Barroso
as Director de cine
Luis Manuel Pelayo
as Director escena vaquera
Eric del Castillo
as Armando Duval
Guillermo Rivas
as Actor, villano escena revolución francesa
Antonio Raxel
as Director escena dama de las camelias
- Gerardo del Castillo
Gerardo del Castillo
as Sr. Menéndez
Key crew
Directed by Miguel M. Delgado, written by José María Fernández Unsáin, Alfredo Varela and Jaime Salvador.
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The Extra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Extra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Extra online?
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Who stars in The Extra?
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The main cast of The Extra (1962) includes Cantinflas, Alma Delia Fuentes, Carmen Molina, Guillermina Téllez Girón and Magda Donato. The film was directed by Miguel M. Delgado. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Extra released?
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The Extra was released on October 4, 1962 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Extra worth watching?
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The Extra (1962) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.