The Extra
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Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.
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The Extra
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Cast
36 people
Cantinflas
Rogaciano
Known for
Around the World in 80 Days
The Little Priest
Alma Delia Fuentes
Rosa Hernández
Known for
The Young and the Damned
Full Spead Ahead
Carmen Molina
Margarita Gautier
Known for
The Three Caballeros
Guillermina Téllez Girón
Actriz con torta
Also in
Bolero Inmortal
A sablazo limpio
Magda Donato
Olimpia
Known for
The Brainiac
Alejandro Ciangherotti
Director de escena azteca
Known for
Mi Secreto
Los tres huastecos
León Barroso
Director de cine
Known for
El analfabeto
The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales
Luis Manuel Pelayo
Director escena vaquera
Known for
Snow White and Her 7 Lovers
El analfabeto
Eric del Castillo
Armando Duval
Known for
What Life Took From Me
Abyss of Passion
Guillermo Rivas
Actor, villano escena revolución francesa
Also in
Los Beverly de Peralvillo
Amigo
Antonio Raxel
Director escena dama de las camelias
Also in
Puss n' Boots
Los astronautas
Gerardo del Castillo
Sr. Menéndez
Known for
The Little Priest
Canoa: A Shameful Memory
Miguel M. Delgado Director · Alfredo Varela Story José María Fernández Unsáin Story
United States release October 4, 1962 · Produced in Mexico · Production Columbia Pictures
Production
POSA Films
Production
Columbia Pictures
Studio
Mexico
Produced in
Languages
Original title
El Extra
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Brazil · October 4, 1962
Theatrical
Mexico · October 4, 1962
Theatrical
United States · October 4, 1962
Theatrical
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