I Am a Fugitive (1946)

Original title

Soy un prófugo

Directed by

Miguel M. Delgado

Genre

comedy film

Country

Mexico

Runtime

1h 35m

Rating

7.7 of 10 from 93 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man is mistaken for a criminal and goes on the run. He uses his wits to evade capture and clear his name, mixing comedy with moments of danger.

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What happens

I Am a Fugitive (Spanish: Soy un prófugo) is a 1946 Mexican comedy-crime film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Mario Moreno «Cantinflas», Emilia Guiú and Carmelita González. The film's sets were designed by Manuel Fontanals. This film is known for its blend of crime, drama, and suspense and brings life to a story centered on crime, mistaken identity, and justice. The film reflects themes prevalent in Mexican cinema at the time, such as moral integrity, the battle between right and wrong, and the social consequences of crime. Delgado, a frequent collaborator with iconic comedian Cantinflas, brought his unique style to this film, making it a memorable piece in the Mexican Golden Age of Cinema. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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