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''Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo'' () is a 1973 Spanish-Mexican
comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Roberto Gavaldón Roberto Gavaldón (June 7, 1909 in Jiménez, Chihuahua – September 4, 1986 in Mexico City) was a Mexican film director. Eight of Gavaldón's films were featured on the list 100 Best Movies of the Cinema of Mexico. His 1958 film ''Ash Wednes ...
, loosely based on
Miguel de Cervantes Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra ( ; ; 29 September 1547 (assumed) – 22 April 1616 Old Style and New Style dates, NS) was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelist ...
's novel ''
Don Quixote , the full title being ''The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'', is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, the novel is considered a founding work of Western literature and is of ...
'' and starring
Cantinflas Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes (12 August 1911 – 20 April 1993), known by the stage name Cantinflas (), was a Mexican comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is considered to have been the most widely accomplished Mexican comedian and is well ...
as
Sancho Panza Sancho Panza (; ) is a fictional character in the novel ''Don Quixote'' written by Spain, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1605. Sancho acts as squire to Don Quixote and provides comments throughout the novel, ...
,
Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernández Gómez (28 August 1921 – 21 November 2007), better known as Fernando Fernán Gómez, was a Spanish actor, screenwriter, film director, theater director, novelist, and playwright. Prolific and outstanding in all these fiel ...
as
Don Quixote , the full title being ''The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'', is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, the novel is considered a founding work of Western literature and is of ...
, and María Fernanda D'Ocón as Dulcinea.


Plot

Don Quijote is obsessed with chivalry and its codes of honour. Accompanied by his peculiar squire
Sancho Panza Sancho Panza (; ) is a fictional character in the novel ''Don Quixote'' written by Spain, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1605. Sancho acts as squire to Don Quixote and provides comments throughout the novel, ...
, he embarks on a series of adventures in which he is mocked and tricked by some, while others try to help him recover his sanity. But neither Don Quixote nor Sancho give up trying to protect humanity.


Cast

*
Cantinflas Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes (12 August 1911 – 20 April 1993), known by the stage name Cantinflas (), was a Mexican comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is considered to have been the most widely accomplished Mexican comedian and is well ...
as
Sancho Panza Sancho Panza (; ) is a fictional character in the novel ''Don Quixote'' written by Spain, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1605. Sancho acts as squire to Don Quixote and provides comments throughout the novel, ...
*
Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernández Gómez (28 August 1921 – 21 November 2007), better known as Fernando Fernán Gómez, was a Spanish actor, screenwriter, film director, theater director, novelist, and playwright. Prolific and outstanding in all these fiel ...
as Alonso Quijano "Don Quijote" * María Fernanda D'Ocón as Aldonza Lorenzo "Dulcinea del Toboso" * Paca Gabaldón as Altisidora (credited as Mary Francis) *Ricardo Merino as Bachelor Sansón Carrasco * José Orjas as Judge * Emilio Laguna as Duke *
Alberto Fernández Alberto Ángel Fernández (; born 2 April 1959) is an Argentine politician, lawyer, and academic who served as President of Argentina from 2019 to 2023. He was also the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers from 2003 to 2008. His tenure as Cabin ...
as Pedro Pérez, the parish priest *
Laly Soldevila Eulalia Soldevila Vall (25 July 1933 – 12 September 1979) better known as Laly Soldevila was a Spanish film actress. She appeared in 100 films between 1955 and 1979. Selected filmography * ''You and Me Are Three'' (1962) * ''La gran fam ...
as Duchess * María Luisa Ponte as Landlady of Don Alonso Quijano * Serafín García Vázquez * Valeriano Andrés as Master Nicholas, the barber (credited as Valeriano de Andres) * Rafael Hernández as Young man in the street with Aldonza * Manuel Alexandre as Young man in court case tried by Sancho Panza * Luis Morris as Angulo the Bad, comedian * Agustín González as Duke's Butler * Valentín Tornos as Baldomero Fernández, notary * Diana Lorys as Young woman in court case tried by Sancho Panza * Javier Escrivá as
Miguel de Cervantes Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra ( ; ; 29 September 1547 (assumed) – 22 April 1616 Old Style and New Style dates, NS) was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelist ...


Filming locations

* Peñaranda de Duero * Talamanca de Jarama * Villaseca de Uceda *
Torrelaguna Torrelaguna () is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It covers an area of 43.40 km2. , it has a population of 4,940. History Public transport Torrelaguna has three line buses. They are: Line 197: Torrelaguna - Madrid (Pl ...
* Manzanares el Real * La Pedriza * El Romeral *
Consuegra Consuegra is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. In 2018, the municipality had a population of 10,098 inhabitants. It is 80 km from Ciudad Real and 60 km from Toledo. Consuegra is located in La Man ...
* Puerto de Despeñaperros * Estudios Cinematográficos Roma,
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,
Spain Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Eur ...
* Palacio de Avellaneda


Awards and honors

The film was shown in the 2019 edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival as part of a retrospective of Roberto Gavaldón's work.


References


Bibliography

*de Paranaguá, Paulo Antonio. ''Mexican Cinema''. British Film Institute, 1995.


External links

* Spanish comedy films Mexican comedy films Films based on Don Quixote 1970s adventure films 1973 drama films 1973 films 1970s buddy films 1970s Mexican films 1970s Spanish films {{1970s-Mexico-film-stub