Cantinflas (film)
Cantinflas is a 2014 Mexican biographical comedy-drama film directed by Sebastián del Amo. Based on the life of actor and comedian Cantinflas, the film stars Óscar Jaenada as the title character, Michael Imperioli, Ilse Salas, Bárbara Mori, Ana Layevska and Adal Ramones. It premiered on September 18, 2014 in Mexico. In the United States it was released on August 29, 2014. It was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
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| Directed by | Sebastian del Amo |
| Written by | Edui Tijerina Sebastian del Amo |
| Produced by | Vidal Cantu Adolfo K. Franco |
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| Cinematography | Carlos Hidalgo |
| Edited by | Nacho Ruiz Capillas |
| Music by | Roque Baños |
Production company | Kenio Films |
| Distributed by | Pantelion Films |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Languages | Spanish English |
| Box office | $17.8 million |
On December 12, 2014, José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, gave a recognition to Producer Vidal Cantu and Director Sebastian del Amo in a special screening of Cantinflas in the Hall of the Americas in Washington, D.C. Ambassadors from the 34 countries members of the OAS were present in the event.