Illusion Travels by Streetcar (1954)
Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 10, 1954
Cast
- Lilia Prado - Lupita
- Carlos Navarro - Juan Godínez 'Caireles'
- Fernando Soto - Tobías Hernández 'Tarrajas'
- Agustín Isunza - Papá Pinillos
- Miguel Manzano - Don Manuel
- Guillermo Bravo Sosa - Braulio
- José Pidal - El Profesor
- Felipe Montoya - Jefe del taller
- Javier de la Parra - Pablo
- Paz Villegas - Doña Mechita
Screenplay
Cinematography: Raúl Martínez Solares
Editing: Jorge Busto, Luis Buñuel
Production: Clasa Films Mundiales
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
mexico, pharmacist, beer, butcher, meat, working class, car accident, corn, stroke, streetcar, 1950s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illusion Travels by Streetcar about?
- Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!
- Who directed Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
- Illusion Travels by Streetcar was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
- Illusion Travels by Streetcar stars Lilia Prado, Carlos Navarro, Fernando Soto, Agustín Isunza, Miguel Manzano, Guillermo Bravo Sosa.
- How long is Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
- Illusion Travels by Streetcar has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
- Illusion Travels by Streetcar is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Illusion Travels by Streetcar produced?
- Illusion Travels by Streetcar was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Illusion Travels by Streetcar?
- The themes of Illusion Travels by Streetcar include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class.