El Portero
1950, Spanish. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love of his pretty neighborhood (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing wont be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Miguel M. DelgadoDirector
- CantinflasCantinflas
- Silvia PinalRosita
- Carlos Martínez BaenaDon Sebastian, el profe
- Óscar PulidoElpidio
- Fernando CasanovaRaúl
- José BavieraDr. Perfecto Lozano
- Josefina del MarLa vecina bailarina
- Conchita Gentil ArcosDoña Cuca, vecina
- Pepe MartínezProfesor examinador
- Pedro ElviroDon Fortino
- Ricardo AdalidAmigo de Raúl en fiesta (uncredited)
- Felipe de FloresAmigo de Raúl en fiesta (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1950
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Miguel M. Delgado, Jaime Salvador
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El Portero: quick answers
What should I watch before El Portero?
Watch Soy un prófugo (1946), Fly Away, Young Man! (1947), El Supersabio (1948), and The Magician (1949) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after El Portero?
Next in the series: El Siete Machos (1951), Si yo fuera diputado (1952), and The Atomic Fireman (1952).
Is El Portero worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Portero?
El Portero runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does El Portero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Portero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Portero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is El Portero on?
El Portero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Portero?
If you liked El Portero, try Racing Stripes, A Day at the Races, Playing with Fire.
Who directed El Portero?
El Portero (1950) was directed by Miguel M. Delgado and stars Cantinflas, Silvia Pinal, Carlos Martínez Baena.