Campeón del barrio (1964)
A young man eagerly prepares for triumph as a boxer in a neighborhood gym with the firm intention of escaping poverty to marry his girlfriend, who sings in a nightclub.
Director: Rafael Baledón
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 24, 1964
Cast
- Javier Solís - Javier
- Fernando Soler - Don Fer
- Sonia López - Sonia
- Joaquín Cordero - Arturo
- Oscar Madrigal - Himself
- Ramón Valdés - Gancho
- Gina Romand - Amante de Óscar
- Carlos León - Doctor
- Cecilia Leger - Doña Encarna
- Antonio «Pícoro» Padilla - Presentador de boxeo
Screenplay
- José María Fernández Unsáin (Story)
- Edgardo Obregón Mazón (Story)
- José María Fernández Unsáin (Screenplay)
Music: Sergio Guerrero
Editing: Carlos Savage, Reynaldo P. Portillo
Production: Producciones Sotomayor, San Ángel S.A.
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz
Keywords
waitress, cheating, show business, nightclub, boxer, musical, boxing school, ballroom dancing, poverty, mariachi, guitar player, young love, budding romance
More Films by Director: Rafael Baledón
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Campeón del barrio about?
- A young man eagerly prepares for triumph as a boxer in a neighborhood gym with the firm intention of escaping poverty to marry his girlfriend, who sings in a nightclub.
- Who directed Campeón del barrio?
- Campeón del barrio was directed by Rafael Baledón.
- Who stars in Campeón del barrio?
- Campeón del barrio stars Javier Solís, Fernando Soler, Sonia López, Joaquín Cordero, Oscar Madrigal, Ramón Valdés.
- How long is Campeón del barrio?
- Campeón del barrio has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Campeón del barrio?
- Campeón del barrio is a Drama, Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Campeón del barrio produced?
- Campeón del barrio was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Campeón del barrio?
- The themes of Campeón del barrio include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz.