El rey del tomate
1963 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Comedy, Drama
El rey del tomate ("The Tomato King") is a 1964 Mexican comedy-drama film, directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Eulalio González, Luz Márquez, and Emma Roldán.
Directed by Miguel M. Delgado · Written by José María Fernández Unsáin
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Eulalio González Librado Cantú Escamilla (as Lalo González Piporro) -
Luz Márquez Silvia -
Emma Roldán Tía Milagros -
Alfredo Wally Barrón El Toro, bandido (as Alfredo Walli Barrón) - L Luis Lomelí Enrique
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María Elena Velasco Clienta de Librado (uncredited) -
José Jasso Chema -
Antonio Bravo Don Cosme -
José Chávez Bandido - A Antonio Haro Oliva Entrenador de esgrima
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Julián de Meriche Ronco, cantinero - C Carlos Guarneros Puestero (as Carlos Guarneros 'Cuco')
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