Release Date

01 Jan, 1961

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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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Actors

José Miguel Agrelot

Frank Arredondo

Eva Alers

Américo Castellanos

Cecilia Cavero

Julio Torresoto

Crew

Amílcar Tirado

Pedro Juan Soto

Alfonso Borrell

Ramón Usera

Jaime Álvarez