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Inspector Calzonzin

1974 · 117 min Comedy
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Calzonzín, a clumsy and dreamy inspector, lands his first major case: the theft of a precious relic from the city museum. His methods are anything but conventional, relying on gut feeling, accidental discoveries, and comical misunderstandings rather than logic or evidence. Each step he takes spawns chaos, transforming a straightforward investigation into a spiral of absurd situations involving eccentric townsfolk, suspicious aristocrats, and even the local cat. The plot hurtles from one ridiculous scenario to the next, creating a whirlwind of visual gags and parodies of detective genre tropes.

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Original Title Calzonzín inspector
Year 1974
Country Mexico
Genre Comedy
Director Alfonso Arau
Runtime 117 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (18 votes)

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"Calzonzín Inspector" is a straightforward, no-frills slapstick comedy where the protagonist serves as an engine of delightful chaos. His sheer incompetence and innocence fuel a steady stream of gags, while the script cleverly subverts detective genre expectations.

Those who tire of cynical humor will find a charming, old-school farce built on physical comedy and caricature. What lingers after the credits is the warmth of a simple, good-natured laugh. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alfonso Arau

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