Acting

Manuel Medel

Born 1906-01-05 · Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

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.

Acting credits

7.0

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

La mugrosita

1982

7.7

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.

Así es mi tierra

1937

6.8

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.

Águila o sol

1938

6.5

Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.

The Sign of Death

1939

6.6

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).

Maten al León

1977

7.2

Three Mexican friends decide to go to Vercacruz Carnaval to celebrate. There they watch Cantinflas' show of torero and boxer.

Carnaval en el trópico

1942

5.7

Fu Man Chu must find a murderer, the only clue he has is a series of wax heads that have appeared.

The Headless Woman

1944

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6.7

A love-drama conflict about a young man of high social standing who falls in love with a circus girl and meets strong parental opposition. Played at the 'Teatro Campoamor' in New York City in March of 1935.

Payasadas de la vida

1934

6.2

Amable is the drinking buddy of Paquito, a former medical student who plays Fanny's love, a cabaret singer and also with Conchita, a showgirl. One day, Paquito receives a telegram that his uncle Pancho vayaa asked to see his wife and other medical eminence to heal him his kidney ailment. Among all a hoax to mount Paquino not lose the inheritance from his uncle.

Qué hombre tan simpático

1943

6.0

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.

Las Fuerzas Vivas

1975

6.2

In a music hall has committed a murder, the police will also find the murderer.

Teatro del crimen

1957

5.8

Lieutenant Palomino of the police must recover some important documents containing the formula for the antidote to a serious disease. With the help of the magician Fu-Man-Chu, they embark on an adventure filled with suspense, intrigue, and deception.

The Black Ace

1944

6.0

Mexican movie

Don Simón de Lira

1946

6.6

Episodes from the life of an alcoholic hobo.

The Useless Life of Pito Perez

1944

5.5

Between performances of his magic show, Fu-Manchu must solve the mystery of a haunted house, where several séances are held and numerous supernatural phenomena take place.