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Release Year1966
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorRené Múgica
WritersCarlos Latorre
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Good Life
About The Good Life
An ambitious man pulls off schemes to get his boss to loan him money to invest in an apartment with the promise of getting more, he sets his eyes on a rich woman in the process and believes in not working honestly in order to live a "good life"
Directed by René Múgica, The Good Life leans on a strong ensemble — José María Langlais, Fernanda Mistral, Zulma Faiad — 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 1966.
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