Plot Summary

In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his wife. However, the town has no electrical power. The movie’s depiction of the jíbaro as naive and comical created a rift among the DivEdCo personnel, especially its community organizers. It was censored by the government and shelved for many years.

Movie Details

Original Title
El gallo pelón
Status
released
Original Language
es

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Cast

José Miguel Agrelot as

José Miguel Agrelot

Frank Arredondo as

Frank Arredondo

Eva Alers as

Eva Alers

Américo Castellanos as

Américo Castellanos

Cecilia Cavero as

Cecilia Cavero

Julio Torresoto as

Julio Torresoto

Production Companies

Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico
Divedco