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Movie poster: El bombero atómico (1952)
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El bombero atómico

1952 · 95 min Comedy
8.3 / 10 · TMDB

Cantinflas is a clumsy fireman, who one day receives the visit of his little goddaughter, whose mother recently died in the jungle. After having work in a few fires, Cantinflas decided to quit and become a policeman, because is less dangerous. Everything goes well until a gang of gangsters kidnap the girl, because of a monetary inheritance.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1952
Country Mexico
Genre Comedy
Director Miguel M. Delgado
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.3/10 (91 votes)

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The film is a delightful blend of slapstick and heartfelt drama, showcasing Cantinflas's iconic chaotic pantomime and rapid-fire, muddled speech. His perennial underdog character finds true purpose in the mission to rescue his goddaughter.

What lingers after the laughter is the genuine warmth at the story's core, where absurd situations only heighten the sincerity of the central quest. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Miguel M. Delgado

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The bustle of the firehouse, dusty city streets, and a tense chase after the villains.

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