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El Chanfle

1979, Spanish. Directed by Enrique Segoviano.

First El Chapulín Colorado, then El Chavo. Now Chespirito in El Chanfle.

Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.

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1h 46m
Post-credits
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Language
Spanish
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Released
18 January 1979
Country
Mexico
Written by
Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Enrique Segoviano
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Next in the series: El Chanfle 2 (1982).

Is El Chanfle worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is El Chanfle?

El Chanfle runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).

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El Chanfle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 January 1979. (Checked 8 November 2026.)

What movies are like El Chanfle?

If you liked El Chanfle, try Drop Dead Fred, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, The Longshots.

Who directed El Chanfle?

El Chanfle (1979) was directed by Enrique Segoviano and stars Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Florinda Meza García, Ramón Valdés.

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