Tin Tan (2010)

Germán Cipriano Gómez Valdés Castillo, a young radio announcer from Cuidad Juárez, succeeds in drawing attention to the pachuco movement through his character Tin Tan, laying the groundwork for a new form of binational and mass linguistic expression: Spanglish. He soon became a leading figure in theater and film on the American Continent. Singled out by critics as a destroyer of the language, he quickly won the approval of the public. His ability to improvise revolutionized the film industry. His talent as an actor, singer, dancer and comedian contributed to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. From El Hijo Desobediente to Capitán Mantarraya, from Cuidad Juárez to Havana, from mambo to rock, the legacy of Tin Tan makes him one of the great icons of Mexico today. This film tells his story as it has never been told before.

Director: Francesco Taboada Tabone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Francesco Taboada Tabone
Editing: Francesco Taboada Tabone, Aldo Jiménez Tabone
Production: Macondo Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Keywords

interview, biography, 1950s, 1960s

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Francesco Taboada Tabone
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tin Tan about?
Germán Cipriano Gómez Valdés Castillo, a young radio announcer from Cuidad Juárez, succeeds in drawing attention to the pachuco movement through his character Tin Tan, laying the groundwork for a new form of binational and mass linguistic expression: Spanglish. He soon became a leading figure in theater and film on the American Continent. Singled out by critics as a destroyer of the language, he quickly won the approval of the public. His ability to improvise revolutionized the film industry. His talent as an actor, singer, dancer and comedian contributed to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. From El Hijo Desobediente to Capitán Mantarraya, from Cuidad Juárez to Havana, from mambo to rock, the legacy of Tin Tan makes him one of the great icons of Mexico today. This film tells his story as it has never been told before.
Who directed Tin Tan?
Tin Tan was directed by Francesco Taboada Tabone.
Who stars in Tin Tan?
Tin Tan stars Rosalía Valdés Julián, Manuel Valdés, Silvia Pinal, Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele', Ángel Adolfo Villaseñor, Bono Batani.
How long is Tin Tan?
Tin Tan has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Tin Tan?
Tin Tan is a Documentary film.
Where was Tin Tan produced?
Tin Tan was produced in Mexico.