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Release Year1962
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorJulio Saraceni
WritersAbel Santacruz
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEl mago de las finanzas
About El mago de las finanzas
A wealthy city family—a woman and her two children—travels to a remote village to receive the will of their recently deceased millionaire brother. To their surprise, the sole heir turns out to be the farmhand. The problem arises when the family learns that the only way they can share the inheritance is if their niece, Patricia, marries the heir within a few days.
Directed by Julio Saraceni, El mago de las finanzas leans on a strong ensemble — José Carlos Marrone, Juanita Martínez, Ricardo Lavié — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1962.
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