Me casé con un cura
Me casé con un cura

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Me casé con un cura

1968
Movie
85 min
Spanish

Ángel Maura, a seminarian with an innate talent, has an ideal voice for singing. Offers of work and money arise, but Ángel rejects them because he wants to continue his preparation as a priest. His cousin of the same name, however, decides to impersonate him in order to gain fame and fortune. A fan of the singer begins to go out with him, but soon discovers that she is in love with the wrong person.

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Director: Rolando GualandiGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man, believing he has committed a crime, flees and seeks refuge in a monastery. There, he disguises himself as a priest and becomes involved in the lives of the monks. His deception leads to a series of humorous and dramatic situations as he navigates his new identity and the complexities of the monastic community.

Critical Reception

The film was a moderate success in Argentina, appreciated for its comedic elements and the performances of its cast. While not a critical masterpiece, it offered light entertainment and explored themes of faith and identity in a unique way.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humorous portrayal of mistaken identity within a religious setting.

  • The cast's chemistry and comedic timing were highlighted as strengths.

  • Some critics noted the plot's predictability but found it enjoyable nonetheless.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but the film is remembered by some as a charming and funny Argentine comedy from the late 1960s.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a trend of lighthearted comedies in Argentina during the 1960s that often featured mistaken identities and social commentary.

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