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El Super

April 28, 1979 1h 30m 7.2/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1979. El Super is a comedy film. directed by Leon Ichaso.

Starring Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato, Zully Montero, and Elizabeth Peña

Synopsis

February, 1978. Roberto and Aurelia are Cuban exiles living in New York City with their 17-year-old daughter. For ten years Roberto's been the super of an apartment building, firing up the boiler, repairing windows, and moving bags of garbage. He's homesick for Cuba, stuck in repetitive conversations about the Bay of Pigs, Castro, and life back home. After receiving some tragic news, Robert makes up his mind to quit the city and move to Miami.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (6 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Super about?

February, 1978. Roberto and Aurelia are Cuban exiles living in New York City with their 17-year-old daughter. For ten years Roberto's been the super of an apartment building, firing up the boiler, ...

Who directed El Super?

El Super was directed by Leon Ichaso.

How long is El Super?

El Super has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was El Super released?

El Super was released on April 28, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in El Super?

The main cast of El Super includes Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato, Zully Montero, Elizabeth Peña, Reynaldo Medina.