El gallo pelón (1961)

In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his wife. However, the town has no electrical power. The movie’s depiction of the jíbaro as naive and comical created a rift among the DivEdCo personnel, especially its community organizers. It was censored by the government and shelved for many years.

Director: Amílcar Tirado
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Editing: Ramón Usera, Alfonso Borrell
Production: Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico, Divedco
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Amílcar Tirado
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El gallo pelón about?
In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his wife. However, the town has no electrical power. The movie’s depiction of the jíbaro as naive and comical created a rift among the DivEdCo personnel, especially its community organizers. It was censored by the government and shelved for many years.
Who directed El gallo pelón?
El gallo pelón was directed by Amílcar Tirado.
Who stars in El gallo pelón?
El gallo pelón stars José Miguel Agrelot, Frank Arredondo, Eva Alers, Américo Castellanos, Cecilia Cavero, Julio Torresoto.
How long is El gallo pelón?
El gallo pelón has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is El gallo pelón?
El gallo pelón is a Drama film.
Where was El gallo pelón produced?
El gallo pelón was produced in Puerto Rico.