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El Chapulín Colorado

  • TV Series
  • 1973–1979
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
4.7K
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Roberto Gómez Bolaños in El Chapulín Colorado (1973)
SlapstickComedyFamilyFantasy

An accident-prone superhero seems to cause more problems than the villains he faces.An accident-prone superhero seems to cause more problems than the villains he faces.An accident-prone superhero seems to cause more problems than the villains he faces.

  • Creator
    • Roberto Gómez Bolaños
  • Stars
    • Roberto Gómez Bolaños
    • Carlos Villagrán
    • Ramón Valdés
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Roberto Gómez Bolaños
    • Stars
      • Roberto Gómez Bolaños
      • Carlos Villagrán
      • Ramón Valdés
    • 10User reviews
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    Roberto Gómez Bolaños
    Roberto Gómez Bolaños
    • El Chapulín Colorado…
    • 1973–1979
    Carlos Villagrán
    Carlos Villagrán
    • Esposo…
    • 1973–1978
    Ramón Valdés
    Ramón Valdés
    • Papá…
    • 1973–1979
    Florinda Meza
    • Esposa…
    • 1973–1979
    Rubén Aguirre
    Rubén Aguirre
    • Doc…
    • 1973–1979
    Edgar Vivar
    Edgar Vivar
    • Sheriff…
    • 1973–1979
    Horacio Gómez Bolaños
    Horacio Gómez Bolaños
    • Godínez…
    • 1973–1979
    María Antonieta de las Nieves
    María Antonieta de las Nieves
    • Hija…
    • 1973–1979
    Ricardo de Pascual
    • Dormilón…
    • 1976–1978
    Angelines Fernández
    Angelines Fernández
    • La Reina convertida en bruja…
    • 1973–1978
    Guillermo Cárdenas
    • 1975–1977
    Arturo García Tenorio
    • Vago…
    • 1973–1974
    José Antonio Mena
    José Antonio Mena
    • Vago…
    • 1973
    Raúl 'Chato' Padilla
    • 1979
    Raúl Velasco
    • 1979
    Ramiro Orci
    • Capataz
    • 1973
    Yula Pozo
    • 1976
    Peppino Mazzullo
    • Topo Gigio
    • 1979
    • Creator
      • Roberto Gómez Bolaños
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    8bubbad-4

    The pinnacle of Mexican culture.

    When I saw this I turned into a taco. Mexican culture is a vibrant blend of indigenous and Spanish influences, characterized by strong family values, rich traditions, and distinct cuisine. Key aspects include the importance of family and community, a hierarchical social structure, and a history of cultural fusion seen in everything from art and architecture to holidays like the Day of the Dead.
    10leonhardtana

    One of the best "super" heroes series

    I not gonna lie "El Chapulín Colorado" is in his essence a Parody of super heroes, but is so well made and executed they really put their heart in this series the episodes are all great and have a smart humor that even being repetitive it's work.
    10alexveri

    Not needed to say a word. It's brilliant.

    Fun, happy, stupid, brilliant. This show is a master piece of Roberto Bolaños that created an unique view about life. It is a very smart humoring show with silly scenes and low investiment. It brings renomaded and well know stories alive from a different commedy view. It has the heart of Mexico on it, rich in labguage and referencies, respectful with the audience and educative for kids. Its episodes are out of time which means its perspectives never gets old. You will like it, your kid will like it, your grandson will like it as your parents did amd as they parents as well. Just one word to describe it: brilliant.
    Johnny0581

    Classic TV for all ages

    El Chapulín Colorado was and always be one of my favorite TV shows of all time. I remember growing up in Ecuador I used to love this show to death, they used to show it like around noon, when it was recess time from school, I would go home and watch this show while I was having lunch. The character always fascinated me and was like taking a break from amazing superheroes like Batman, Superman and Spiderman. But Chapulín was amazing as well. While he was, like his creator, Roberto Gomez Bolaños describes him, dumb, stupid, ugly, short, clumsy, cowardly, he still had a lot of heart like the shield on his uniform shows, and even though he was scared to death of a possible peril, he would never back down from it and face it. That was true courage. And of course wherever there was a pretty girl, he would never waste any chance to flirt with her. The special effects from this show is what fascinated me as a kid, although cheap to today's standards, it was pretty groundbreaking for it's time on Mexican television. (early to late 70's). This show, along with "El Chavo del Ocho" will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of millions of Latinos around the world. It's the two biggest shows in the history of Spanish television. Highly recommendable if you like classic slapstick humor and if you're a gringo, if you're curious to know who the "Bumblebee Man" is really based on. 10 out of 10.
    9bobbyhankson

    Made with heart part two

    This series is made by the same creators of "El Chavo" and obviously have the same type of comedy(probably are from the same universe?) and it's great and well executed.

    There's a lot of references and the while the cast is not strong like Chavo it's still great.

    Overall:One of the best "Super heroes" series off all/10.

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    • Trivia
      At one point, Roberto Gómez Bolaños considered Chapulín's suit to be black, but felt the color was too gritty and chose red instead.
    • Goofs
      The lighting of a character placed on a chroma key not coincide with the lighting of the stage. The blue halo around the character was noticeable.
    • Connections
      Featured in Grumpier Old Men (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      El Chapulín Colorado
      Written by Roberto Gómez Bolaños

      Performed by Roberto Gómez Bolaños

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 1973 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Anima Estudios (Mexico)
    • Also known as
      • The Red Grasshopper
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Televisa S.A. de C.V.
      • Televisa
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3(original ratio)

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