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The Poulterer Hawk

1951 · 103 min Drama Comedy
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Two bumpkins, Chamito and Feliciano, step off the bus into the overwhelming bustle of Mexico City, wide-eyed and full of simple dreams. Their bond, forged in rural simplicity, faces an immediate threat in the form of the clever and captivating Rosario. Blinded by infatuation, the friends embark on a series of hilarious and increasingly desperate attempts to outdo one another, buying gifts, picking fights, and making fools of themselves in the urban jungle. The city's rhythm and Rosario's cunning manipulations twist their friendly rivalry into a poignant struggle for love and self-respect.

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Original Title El gavilán pollero
Year 1951
Country Mexico
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Rogelio A. González
Runtime 103 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (64 votes)

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The film is a delightful tightrope walk between broad comedy and genuine human drama, where every slapstick moment reveals a layer of vulnerability in its protagonists. The direction treats these country boys with affection, framing their folly as a product of honest hearts navigating dishonest streets.

What lingers after the laughter fades is a surprisingly tender meditation on bruised masculinity and the resilience of friendship. It's a story told with vibrant, authentic Mexican spirit that charms and disarms in equal measure. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rogelio A. González

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