The Unknown Policeman
1941, Spanish. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
A gang of thieves has jeopardized the city and even the police, whose chief urges their forces to captured the band within 48 hours. Meanwhile, band members meet in a cafe run by a widow and her daughter and her suitor, Cantinflas, who maintains a scuffle with the robbers running all at the station. Since then, Cantinflas become a member of the police force for special missions.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cantinflas: watch order
Cast & crew
- Miguel M. DelgadoDirector
- CantinflasAgente 777
- Mapy CortésLa criollita
- Daniel HerreraComandante Bravo
- Gloria MarínAmparo
- Julio VillarrealJefe de policía
- Agustín IsunzaSargento
- Carlos López MoctezumaMatias Luis Riquelme
- Alfredo VarelaBermúdez
- Luis G. BarreiroEmpleado hotel
- Consuelo Guerrero de LunaDoña Joaquinita
- Carolina BarretCabaretera
- Amparo ArozamenaEsposa de enfermo
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1941
- Original title
- El gendarme desconocido
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Miguel M. Delgado, Jaime Salvador
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1941 · 7.5/10
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The Unknown Policeman: quick answers
What should I watch before The Unknown Policeman?
Watch Cantinflas Ruletero (1940), Cantinflas y su prima (1940), You’re Missing the Point (1940), and Neither Blood Nor Sand (1941) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Unknown Policeman?
Next in the series: Carnaval en el trópico (1942), The Three Musketeers (1942), and The Circus (1943).
Is The Unknown Policeman worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Unknown Policeman?
The Unknown Policeman runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Unknown Policeman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Unknown Policeman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Unknown Policeman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Unknown Policeman on?
The Unknown Policeman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unknown Policeman?
If you liked The Unknown Policeman, try Things Change, Zero Effect, After the Sunset.
Who directed The Unknown Policeman?
The Unknown Policeman (1941) was directed by Miguel M. Delgado and stars Cantinflas, Mapy Cortés, Daniel Herrera.