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Sanky Panky

  • 2007
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
635
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Fausto Mata, Tony Pascual, and Aquiles Correa in Sanky Panky (2007)
ComedyMusical

Genaro gets a job at a resort in hopes of marrying an American woman and moving to New York in search of a better life. He meets a tourist called Martha and everything seems going according ... Read allGenaro gets a job at a resort in hopes of marrying an American woman and moving to New York in search of a better life. He meets a tourist called Martha and everything seems going according to plan, until her boyfriend shows up.Genaro gets a job at a resort in hopes of marrying an American woman and moving to New York in search of a better life. He meets a tourist called Martha and everything seems going according to plan, until her boyfriend shows up.

  • Director
    • José Enrique Pintor
  • Writers
    • José Enrique Pintor
    • Juan Manuel Tejeda
  • Stars
    • Fausto Mata
    • Zdenka Kalina
    • Tony Pascual
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    635
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • José Enrique Pintor
    • Writers
      • José Enrique Pintor
      • Juan Manuel Tejeda
    • Stars
      • Fausto Mata
      • Zdenka Kalina
      • Tony Pascual
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Fausto Mata
    • Genaro
    Zdenka Kalina
    • Martha
    Tony Pascual
    • Chelo
    Aquiles Correa
    • Carlitos
    Nurin Sanlley
    • Dorothy
    • (as Nuryn Sanlley)
    Massimo Borghetti
    • Giuseppe
    Alina Vargas
    • La Joven
    Patricia Banks
    • Helen
    Olga Bucarelli
    • Genaro's Mother
    Miguel Lopez
    • Martha's Boyfriend
    Wason Brazobán
    • Self
    El Jeffrey
    • Miguelito
    Franklin Romero Jr.
    • Receptionist
    • Director
      • José Enrique Pintor
    • Writers
      • José Enrique Pintor
      • Juan Manuel Tejeda
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    User reviews12

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    9giordanososa

    A very good Dominican film

    Dominican cinema has been suffering from stupid humor scripts, bad picture, bad acting and on top bad planning.

    This films proves us that Dominican's can do a good film, shoot pretty nice picture, act decently and write good simple scripts.

    This film is a good taste of the country, showing us part of its current popular music, stars, hotels, beaches and others.

    I saw it and enjoyed very much, in fact i was surprised with its quality, crystal shots, musical scenes and light comedy.

    If you want to enjoy a nice comedy/musical picture this is it. It has a very fluid script, some real Dominican situation, and a good line. You will enjoy it.
    8kute_lokita

    Dominican Comedy, Funniest Movie Yet!

    This is one of the funniest films I have seen yet. It's based on a Dominican man who's trying to find a white girl, or in his case, a "gringa" to fall in love with him and take him with her to the USA. He pretends to be a manager/director at a resort in Punta Cana, DR in order to attract a hopeless, heartbroken, young woman who traveled with her two crazy and perverted aunts.

    I have to say that this is a very funny and entertaining film. It carries a musical background with a very nice ending. You will enjoy the music, the story, the dialogue, and overall the film. I do recommend that everyone sees Sanky Panky, you will truly like it, without a doubt!
    10mangusaso

    OMG i watched it like 15 times

    This movie has made me laugh so much... I have seen it so much that I know every word they say. This is the best comedy movie i have ever seen!!! You will love it if your Dominican and if your not Dominican you will love it too. One thing about us Dominicans is that we are very funny, Love us or hate us there is no denying on what we can accomplish. Genaro is a clown lol, and now they are making part 2 because Dominicans are requesting it! all of the main characters play a big role and the movie is so true about some people that do what ever it takes to come to America. This movie is funny but it is also so real that some people just think this is all made up.
    6darlin185

    good film but some things don't match

    I don't know, I like the movie because of the story it has. However, I don't agree with a couples things. For example, when the girl ask the DJ to play the song from the CD that she has, Why does she appear singing with the other girls, I mean do they have something to do with singing? I don't think so. I don't Know if you guys got me, but do u all remember Dreamgirls? they were all artists and they could sing 'cause that is what they used to do, but here it is not the case. and in the scene when Genaro is in Martha's room he did and over acting with the phone mentioning so many things that did not fit or were not necessary for the film, hope you understand me. overall I think it was good, no very, but good, and better than previous ones.
    1paul_6968

    I'd like to say I enjoyed this film...but I'd be lying.

    The characters have no depth. The storyline is contrived. The acting is amateur at best and filled with a real disregard for the humanity of Domincans. This film goes a long way towards perpetuating negative stereotypes. Genaro, the main character, is a candy store attendant with a burning desire to meet a rich American tourist that he can seduce and escape his economic situation. The folklore amongst his not too bright friends is that this is a guaranteed ticket to the good life. He envisions lounging in his own personal penthouse while simultaneously dealing with his dire circumstances. He lands a job as a gofer in a hotel resort to make his dreams come true only to find himself parading in a chicken suit to please the guests while pretending to be the hotel manager. His attempts to seduce fall flat just as the humor in this films does. Not a good film at all.

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2007 (Dominican Republic)
    • Country of origin
      • Dominican Republic
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Bávaro, Dominican Republic
    • Production company
      • Premium Latin Films
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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