The Fantastic World of Juan Orol (2012)
Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.
Director: Sebastián del Amo
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: September 14, 2012
Cast
- Roberto Sosa - Juan Orol
- Gabriela de la Garza - Mary Esquivel
- Fernanda Romero - Dinora
- Jesús Ochoa - General Cruz
- Roger Cudney - Don Guillermo
- Ximena Rubio - Rosa
- Juan Manuel Bernal - Vendedor Kodak
- Juan Carlos Bonet - Amigo
- Alfonso Borbolla - Quirico Michelena
- Julio Bracho - Policía
Screenplay
- Sebastián del Amo (Original Story)
Editing: Sebastián del Amo
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Sebastián del Amo
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol about?
- Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.
- Who directed The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
- The Fantastic World of Juan Orol was directed by Sebastián del Amo.
- Who stars in The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
- The Fantastic World of Juan Orol stars Roberto Sosa, Gabriela de la Garza, Fernanda Romero, Jesús Ochoa, Roger Cudney, Ximena Rubio.
- How long is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
- The Fantastic World of Juan Orol has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?
- The Fantastic World of Juan Orol is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Fantastic World of Juan Orol produced?
- The Fantastic World of Juan Orol was produced in Mexico.