Pedro Infante
Country: Mexico
Biography: Pedro Infante was, and still is, the idol of Mexico. Because of his movies and public appearances in Mexico and Latin America, Infante became a star and the most beloved human being in Mexican history. His fame and the phenomenon of his stardom hasn't been matched by any movie star in the years following his death. The main reason for this can be found in the extraordinary quality of his acting, his beautiful singing and something called "charm" that can't be learned or acquired. (imdB)
Total Credits at Criticker: 18 (Actor)
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Two kids take a book from a trash can. They begin to read the story of a poor neighborhood in Mexico City. Carpenter Pepe "El Toro" lives with his daughter Chachita and woos pretty "Chorreada". Around them, a group of fellows live their lives in many ways: a pair of always-drunk women known as "La Tostada" and "La Guayaba"; a beautiful woman who always oversleeps; a hooker with pneumonia with a dark past. Tragedy comes when Pepe is falsely accused of robbery and sent to the jail. (imdb)
Alberto Medina is a very famous composer and is on a field trip when his car runs out of gas and goes downhill. While looking for help, he finds the Valverdes' house and is welcomed by Emilia, the mother of the family, who is known for giving shelter to tramps. In a story of family situations, funny moments and jealousy, Alberto ends up earning everyone's respect and has a special connection with the oldest daughter, the beautiful Susana, and they fall in love. (imdb)
Sequel to Nosotros los Pobres (1947). This time, Pepe "El Toro" (Infante) is married with "La Chorreada" (Pavon) and they have two children. (imdb)
Tizoc is a 1957 Mexican drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez. It was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival, where Pedro Infante won the Silver Bear for Best Actor. The film also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 15th Golden Globe Awards
A press mogul (Ferriz) offers 10 thousand pesos to the journalist who discovers the best news on New Year's Eve. The inquiry begins and journalists look in parties, hospitals and other places where news may be waiting. (imdb)
The respected Jorge (Jorge Negrete) and lady's man Pedro (Pedro Infante) are inseparable best friends - that is, until Pedro marries Rosario, who Jorge happened to be dating at the time, snubbing Pedro's then-girlfriend, María. It helps that Pedro is Rosario's cousin and Jorge is María's brother. Yet Pedro still loves María. What are two careful guys to do to make things right?
A drifter lands a job as an officer in México City's elite motorcycle police unit and gets home with a mate of this unit. The drifter and the mate get involved themselves in a fight to become the winner of conquering ladies and performing unit acrobatic tricks, interfering with their friendship and profession. (imdb)
This is the story of three brothers (a priest, a soldier and an outlaw) that are raised separately by their godfathers once their mother dies. They cross their paths again when the soldier and the priest move into two towns near the town the outlaw lives in. The drama will unfold once the three brothers meet each other. (imdb)
Ruled by a tough grandma (Sara García), the Garcías (Infante, Salazar and Mendoza) are three charro cousins who fall in love with young American-born Lupita (Marga López) and fight for her love until grandma quiets them. (imdb)
This is the story of a revolutionary man who fights against injustice and poverty and of the woman who loves him unconditionally in spite of his indifference. She will eventually die for him as he finally discovers the love she had for him as the war tears their lives apart. (imdb)
The live and hardship of the inmates at Las Islas Marias Penal Colony, a Mexican Federal Corrections Center placed on these very wild islands.
Martin Corona (Infante) and Eulalio Gonzalez "Piporro" are local heroes that help the poor, the unfortunate and women in need. But Carmen Linares and Rosario Medina - double character - performed in by Sara Montiel won't fall for Martin Corona's charms. Infante sings "Cuando el destino", "Copa tras copa" and "Carta a Eufemia". Jose Alfredo Jimenez sings "Paloma Querida" and "El Corrido de Martin Corona".
Martin who has retired from his hero lifestyle because of his marriage with Rosary, returns to his heroic duties to help a friend from some assailants. Although Martin had promised his wife that he was done fighting crime, she gives in and returns his pistols. Marin promises to fight the Coyotes, who in return retaliate against Martin's family, making this a personal matter
Salvador, accompanied by two of his father's friends whom he calls uncles, arrives at a fair in town, where he meets Ana. When he wins a bet he is paid with a mortgaged house, to his surprise when he enters it he realizes that Ana and her mother live in it, causing an amusing entanglement with an explosive ending.
Returning to his home town, seminarist Miguel is forced to trade the robes for a charro costume in order to solve several problems that appear in his way, including the female kind.
Pepe el Toro becomes a boxer and accidentally kills his best friend during a semi-final match. Channeling his anger and frustration, Pepe goes on to win the championship while beginning close friends with his friend's widower. The third and final installment in the "Pepe el Toro" saga and part of the 23 film library of the most iconic classic Mexican film and recording star, Pedro Infante. (imdb)
After an argument with her boyfriend, Mane drives back to her house, but it breaks down and she must be rescued by a mechanic. Grateful for his kindness, she invites him over for New Year's Eve, where they get drunk and lose consciousness. Mane's parents see them together, think they have had sex and force them to get married.
The Trevino family tries to overcome the irresponsible behavior of Don Cruz, an erratic father with numerous defects that contrast with his son Silvano, a young kid man that is incapable of passing judgment on his own father.