The Great Madcap (1949) on Netflix
Ramiro de la Mata, a wealthy, hard-drinking widower, supports a household of relatives who live at his expense. His brother Gregorio convinces them all that the fortune is gone.
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Plot summary
Buñuel's first "comeback" film since "L'Age d'Or" in 1930 (he made only a few musicals in the interim), "El Gran Calavera" concerns a family's attempts to change the patriarch's somewhat indulgent and hedonistic ways by fooling him into thinking his large fortune is gone. They assume a life of poverty in Mexico in an attempt to teach him a lesson. However, he discovers it's a ruse, but continues to perpetuate the facade of ignorance while sneaking off during the day to conduct his thriving business. Why? To teach his family a lesson - they are all lazy, worthless leeches!
Cast
- Antonio Monsellas Juan, mayordomo
- María Luisa Serranoas Mamá de Alfredo
- Daniel Arroyoas Invitado a fiesta(uncredited)
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- Ana María Hernándezas Invitada a fiesta (uncredited)
- Josefina Burgosas Empleada de Ramiro(uncredited)
- Felipe de Floresas Emplado oficina(uncredited)
- Lidia Francoas Invitada a fiesta(uncredited)
