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El gallo pelón

0.0 50 mins Drama   1961
Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico   Divedco  
Director(s): Amílcar Tirado

In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his wife. However, the town has no electrical power. The movie’s depiction of the jíbaro as naive and comical created a rift among the DivEdCo personnel, especially its community organizers. It was censored by the government and shelved for many years.

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