Pepe
Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1960 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Music |
| Director | George Sidney |
| Runtime | 180 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (49 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"Pepe" is a charming time capsule of Hollywood's golden age, where the pure heart of a simple man disrupts the glamorous world of show business. Cantinflas delivers a performance filled with warmth and gentle humor, making his character an unlikely hero in the city of stars.
What lingers after the final reel is a feeling of genuine cheerfulness and a parade of iconic cameos that celebrate the magic of cinema itself. It's a lighthearted escape into a more innocent era of entertainment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Sidney
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With the family, as a cheerful and nostalgic piece of classic Hollywood entertainment.
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