The Soft One (1951)
Charming but unreliable, Roberto has earned his nickname "El Suavecito" through his constant flirtations and the easy way he moves through life, even when it causes pain to his devoted aging mother and his beautiful neighbor Lupita, who resists his overtures in the hopes he can learn to settle down and behave. When Lupita gains a steady and honest suitor in Carlos, El Suavecito can't resist trying to foul his chances with the help of the unscrupulous gambler "El Nene"--but it all goes badly wrong. This neglected noir asks whether a morally impoverished gangster is capable of redemption.
Director: Fernando Méndez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 3, 1951
Cast
- Víctor Parra - Roberto Ramírez "El Suavecito"
- Aurora Segura - Lupita Soto
- Dagoberto Rodríguez - Carlos Martinez
- Jacqueline Evans - Gringa
- María Amelia de Torres - Doña Chole
- Enrique del Castillo - Luis "El Nene"
- Gilberto González - Esbirro del Nene
- Manuel Dondé - Esbirro del Nene
- Eduardo Arozamena - Sr. Soto
- Federico Curiel - Brillantina
Screenplay
Music: Gustavo César Carrión
Editing: Carlos Savage
Production: Cinematográfica Intercontinental
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Fernando Méndez
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soft One about?
- Charming but unreliable, Roberto has earned his nickname "El Suavecito" through his constant flirtations and the easy way he moves through life, even when it causes pain to his devoted aging mother and his beautiful neighbor Lupita, who resists his overtures in the hopes he can learn to settle down and behave. When Lupita gains a steady and honest suitor in Carlos, El Suavecito can't resist trying to foul his chances with the help of the unscrupulous gambler "El Nene"--but it all goes badly wrong. This neglected noir asks whether a morally impoverished gangster is capable of redemption.
- Who directed The Soft One?
- The Soft One was directed by Fernando Méndez.
- Who stars in The Soft One?
- The Soft One stars Víctor Parra, Aurora Segura, Dagoberto Rodríguez, Jacqueline Evans, María Amelia de Torres, Enrique del Castillo.
- How long is The Soft One?
- The Soft One has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Soft One?
- The Soft One is a Drama film.
- Where was The Soft One produced?
- The Soft One was produced in Mexico.