Adventures of Joselito and Tom Thumb

Adventures of Joselito and Tom Thumb

1960 · 87 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Family, Music

Joselito lives with his grandmother in a fishing village. His father went to America long ago to make a fortune. One day, the boy decides to travel there to meet him. He takes courage and embarks on a fragile boat and miraculously is saved at sea by a vessel that leads him to Mexico where he meets Tom Thumb, a little newsboy who lives many adventures and helps him in the search.

Directed by René Cardona

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Joselito Joselito Jiménez
Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito' Pulgarcito
Enrique Rambal José Jiménez
Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo Director del periódico
Anita Blanch Abuela de Joselito
Nora Veryán Mamá de Ricardito
Arturo Castro 'Chencho' - Conductor del tren
Florencio Castelló Pescador
Manuel Capetillo Torero

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