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directed by

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.García Riera, p. 182

Cast

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* Antonio Espino * Daniel 'Chino' Herrera * Omar Jasso *

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References

Bibliography

* García Riera, Emilio. ''Historia documental del cine mexicano: 1959-1960''. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1994.

External links

* 1960 films 1960 comedy films Mexican comedy films 1960s Spanish-language films Films directed by René Cardona 1960s Mexican films Spanish-language comedy films {{1960s-Mexico-film-stub