The Extra

(1962)

★ 7 IMDb · 28 votes

Genres: Comedy

Year: 1962

Runtime: 110 мин

Country: Mexico

Director: Miguel M. Delgado

Cast: Cantinflas, Alma Delia Fuentes, Carmen Molina, Guillermina Téllez Girón, Magda Donato, Alejandro Ciangherotti, León Barroso, Luis Manuel Pelayo, Eric del Castillo, Guillermo Rivas

Plot

Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.