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.

Cast (17)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

J

Juan Carlos Bonet

Amigo

Alfonso Borbolla

Quirico Michelena

Julio Bracho

Policía

R

Roberto Wohlmuth

Don Gabriel (as Roberto Woulmuth)

K

Karin Burnett

María Antonieta

Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele'

Tongolele

C

Claudia Silki

Hippie

A

Ariadna Perez Mijares

Ninon

Plutarco Haza

Rodrigo Corea

Acomodador

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