Buenos días, Acapulco
Buenos días, Acapulco

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Buenos días, Acapulco

1964
Movie
99 min
English

Los detectives Viruta y Capulina, viajan al Puerto de Acapulco, para cuidar de Ricardo, joven hijo de un rico. Durante el trayecto levantan a la cantante Mayté. Un tal Guillermo secuestra al muchacho usando de anzuelo a Silvia y lo suben en un bote. Viruta y Capulina los siguen en otro bote, provocando un desorden sin control entre los demás botes que se encuentran en la playa pero a pesar de sus torpesas logran rescatarlo y eliminar a los maleantes.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Emilio Gómez MurielGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A young woman named Rocío, who dreams of becoming a famous singer, travels to Acapulco with her father. There, she encounters a charming young man and musical opportunities arise, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. The film showcases vibrant musical numbers against the backdrop of the popular Mexican beach resort.

Critical Reception

As a lighthearted musical comedy from the golden age of Mexican cinema, 'Buenos días, Acapulco' was primarily aimed at a youth audience. It was generally well-received for its popular stars, catchy songs, and escapist themes, fitting the trend of musical films of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic musical performances.

  • Appreciated for its simple, feel-good romantic plot.

  • Seen as a charming example of Mexican musical cinema from the 1960s.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this older Mexican film.

Fun Fact

The film features a young Rocío Dúrcal, who would go on to become one of the most successful singers and actresses in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the ranchera music genre.

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