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Rio Rita
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Rio Rita

1942 · 91 min Comedy Music
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican border hotel.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its narrative on a bold genre blend, placing bumbling comedians at the center of a wartime espionage plot. It relies on the sheer absurdity of this clash to fuel its humor, with musical interludes providing a cheerful counterpoint to the Nazi threat.

What lingers after the final reel is the charm of its cheerful defiance, a reminder that laughter can be a weapon even against the darkest plans. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: S. Sylvan Simon

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Perfect for a casual viewing with friends, when you're in the mood for tunes and lighthearted chaos.

🎭 Cast

Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Doc

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Wishy

Kathryn Grayson

Kathryn Grayson

Rita Winslow

John Carroll

John Carroll

Ricardo Montera

Patricia Dane

Patricia Dane

Lucette Brunswick

Tom Conway

Tom Conway

Maurice Craindall

Peter Whitney

Peter Whitney

Jake

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

Harry Gantley

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Trask

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Gus

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