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The Three Garcías

1947 · 108 min · Director: Ismael Rodríguez

The Three Garcías (1947) is a comedy, directed by Ismael Rodríguez. It stars Víctor Manuel Mendoza and Abel Salazar. The 108-minute film holds an audience score of 8/10.

What The Three Garcías Is About

The Three Garcias (original title Los tres García), directed by Ismael Rodríguez, is a Mexican film starring Pedro Infante as one of three quarreling cousins raised by a strict grandmother (Sara García), all of whom fall for the same young American born girl, Lupita, and compete for her affection. The film is a landmark example of the "comedia ranchera" genre that defined Mexican Cinema's Golden Age, and marks the defining third collaboration between Rodríguez and Pedro Infante. Its box office success that same year led to a sequel, The Garcias Return, with the same cast returning. Who it's for: anyone curious about a classic rural comedy representing Mexican Cinema's Golden Age, following three quarreling cousins all in love with the same woman. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a single, self-contained story, since the film got a sequel the same year.

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What is The Three Garcías about?

The Three Garcias (original title Los tres García), directed by Ismael Rodríguez, is a Mexican film starring Pedro Infante as one of three quarreling cousins raised by a strict grandmother (Sara García), all of whom fall for the same young American born girl, Lupita, and compete for her affection. The film is a landmark example of the "comedia ranchera" genre that defined Mexican Cinema's Golden Age, and marks the defining third collaboration between Rodríguez and Pedro Infante.

Where can I watch The Three Garcías?

The Three Garcías is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Three Garcías?

The Three Garcías runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).

When did The Three Garcías come out?

The Three Garcías was released in 1947.

Who directed The Three Garcías?

The Three Garcías was directed by Ismael Rodríguez.

Who stars in The Three Garcías?

The Three Garcías stars Víctor Manuel Mendoza, Abel Salazar, Pedro Infante, Sara García.

What is The Three Garcías's rating?

The Three Garcías holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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