José Luis (Chavito) Marrero

Acting

José Luis (Chavito) Marrero

Born — Died

1926-06-20 — 2009-02-08

Place of birth

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Known for

Acting

Credits

22 titles

Known for

Film credits

2000s · 8 titles

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Portrays the cultural changes experienced in Puerto Rico since the 1950's until 2000, through the story of a family.

Parece que fue ayer

2005

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5.5

Discover the roots of reggaeton supergroup Wisin and Yandel in this compelling tale of two men with a musical dream. Featuring a soundtrack that includes some of their best hits such as "Dembow", "Pégate", and "Esta Noche Hay Pelea", this presentation will help fans old and new understand the passion that has brought this duo from obscurity to the heights of fame.

Mi Vida: La Película

2005

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6.9

A three-part look at the ironies of love, with stories that involve a young boy, a hostage situation, and a divorced elderly couple caught in a love triangle.

Maldeamores

2007

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10.0

Three stories ("Lo mismo de otra manera", "Félix", and "Te tengo una sorpresa") that delve deeply into issues such as human solidarity, infidelity, and social conflicts in contemporary Puerto Rico.

Dios los cría 2

2004

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8.0

A group of children camp in the yard of their grandmother's house in the outskirts of El Yunque. Plunged into a fantastic collective dream, the children get lost in El Yunque and experience the adventure of finding their way home, as they meet themselves and three magical characters who represent our cultural mix: an indian, a black freed slave, and a Spanish gentleman.

El tesoro del Yunque

2001

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8.0

A group of children camp in the yard of their grandmother's house in the outskirts of El Yunque. Plunged into a fantastic collective dream, the children get lost in El Yunque and experience the adventure of finding their way home, as they meet themselves and three magical characters who represent our cultural mix: an indian, a black freed slave, and a Spanish gentleman.

El tesoro del Yunque

2001

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NR

This musical production completes the trilogy dedicated to Christmas which began in 2004. This musical approach is characterized by the integration of contemporary rhythms such as reggaeton with traditional sounds, leading the viewer to experience new aspects in music.

Viva navidad

2006

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This musical production completes the trilogy dedicated to Christmas which began in 2004. This musical approach is characterized by the integration of contemporary rhythms such as reggaeton with traditional sounds, leading the viewer to experience new aspects in music.

Viva navidad

2006

1990s · 9 titles

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The life and art of Ukrainian-born Puerto Rican photographer and artist Jack Delano.

Retrato de una travesía: Jack Delano

1997

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Dramatization of the life of Puerto Rican poet Luis Palés Matos.

Palés: reseña de una vida útil

1995

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Abelardo Díaz Alfaro visits the places that inspired him to write his book "Terrazzo". His life and work is explored through interviews with friends and colleagues.

Abelardo Díaz Alfaro: Homenaje Póstumo

1999

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8.0

A film narrative on Puerto Rican playwright and journalist don Cayetano Coll y Toste. Three of his most famous stories are reenacted: "El Santo Cristo de la Salud", "El Espíritu del Carretero", and "La Garita del Diablo".

Leyendas de Puerto Rico

1999

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6.7

A comedy narrating the adventures of ten Puerto Ricans looking for a better life. The film centers on an airplane trip to New York during 1960's. It relates in a comical, yet poignant manner, the array of reasons each of the passengers has for leaving Puerto Rico and the challenges they face as suggested by the interactions of the Anglo crew and the passengers.

A Flight of Hope

1993

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8.0

A selection of three short stories by Puerto Rican writer Abelardo Díaz Alfaro (“Don Procopio”, “Peyo Mercé enseña inglés”, and “Bagazo”), portraying typical characters of the Puerto Rican social and economic classes in the 1940's.

Cuentos de Abelardo

1990

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NR

Based on Manuel Zeno Gandía's novel about peasant life in late nineteenth-century Puerto Rico.

La Charca

1990

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NR

Based on Enrique A. Laguerre's novel.

Cauce sin río

1991

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9.0

Recreates aspects of the life of Abelardo Díaz Alfaro as a rural teacher in Puerto Rico during 1940's, integrating three of his stories "El josco", "Santa Cló va a la cuchilla", and "Don Fruto Torres".

Cuentos para despertar

1998