El Diablo El Santo Y El Tonto
Watch TrailerOn his deathbed, miserly rancher Don Trinidad confesses to his bumbling son Rogelio the existence of two illegitimate heirs who must be included in the will. Rogelio sets out to find his half-brothers, discovering one is a devout priest, while the other is a carefree rogue and swindler. Their meeting turns the execution of their father's last wish into a chaotic clash of personalities, where sanctity, foolishness, and cunning collide. The inheritance becomes merely a pretext for an absurd confrontation between three utterly different worlds forced to find common ground.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Rafael Villaseñor Kuri |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (40 votes) |
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The film expertly walks the line between farce and heartfelt drama, using the inheritance as a MacGuffin to explore family ties woven from lies and sudden acknowledgment. The director does not judge his characters, allowing their contradictory natures to unfold in a series of comic and touching clashes.
What lingers after the laughter fades is a surprisingly deep reflection on what makes a family: blood, shared history, or the choice to forgive each other's quirks. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Rafael Villaseñor Kuri
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