Manuel Medel

Acting

Manuel Medel

Born January 5, 1906 · Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Died March 14, 1997 · aged 91

Manuel Medel (1906–1997) was a Mexican film actor. A comedian, during the late 1930s he teamed up with the rising star Cantinflas for three films.

Known For

Maten al LeónMaten al León · 1977
Maten al León
★ 6.61977
MovieDramaAdventure
A pilot is called back to his homeland, the Latin American republic of Arepa, by the rich islanders to participate in a complot to kill the dictator known as El León (The Lion).
The Headless WomanThe Headless Woman · 1944
The Headless Woman
★ 5.71944
MovieMysteryCrime
Fu Man Chu must find a murderer, the only clue he has is a series of wax heads that have appeared.
Como Si Fuéramos NoviosComo Si Fuéramos Novios · 1986
Como Si Fuéramos Novios
★ 6.21986
MovieDrama
Andrew and Laura are a young spanish couple. Laura is blind and Andrew try's to raise enough money for her eye surgery so she can see again.
Las Fuerzas VivasLas Fuerzas Vivas · 1975
Las Fuerzas Vivas
★ 6.01975
MovieActionComedy
It narrates the phenomenon of the Mexican Revolution, satirically reflected through what happens in a town far from the places where the true Revolution was fiercely fought.
Así es mi tierraAsí es mi tierra · 1937
Así es mi tierra
★ 7.61937
MovieComedy
With revolutionary Mexico as a backdrop, a successful local rancher returns triumphant from the war to the praise of townsfolk, and "El General" is ready to take a wife. However the senorita of choice already has fallen for a secret admirer, and a boyhood rival who is threatened by the General's popularity in turn plots against his life.
The Useless Life of Pito PerezThe Useless Life of Pito Perez · 1944
The Useless Life of Pito Perez
★ 6.61944
Movie
Episodes from the life of an alcoholic hobo.
Águila o solÁguila o sol · 1938
Águila o sol
★ 6.81938
MovieComedy
When three orphans that were raised together and love like brothers knows about plans to be separated and work outside, they escape and live in the street. They sell lottery and newspapers. When older, they became artists.
La mugrositaLa mugrosita · 1982
La mugrosita
★ 6.91982
MovieDramaFamily
Orphaned boy Andrés and his best friend Maria live in one of the poorest parts of the city. Nevertheless, their hearts are full of love and happiness. Kind-hearted Sócrates has raised the boy as if he were his own son. When Andrés gets to know that Sócrates is about to become evicted, he assumes the identity of the landlord's long lost son. The plan backfires, because the landlord wants to take the boy away from Sócrates. The friendship of Andrés and Maria threatens to break apart. Written by Anonymous

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