Illusion Travels by Streetcar

Mar 10, 1954

1h 30m

★ 6.5

Overview

Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Clasa Films Mundiales

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Cast

Lupita

Lilia Prado

Juan Godínez 'Caireles'

Carlos Navarro

Tobías Hernández 'Tarrajas'

Fernando Soto

Papá Pinillos

Agustín Isunza

Don Manuel

Miguel Manzano

Braulio

Guillermo Bravo Sosa

El Profesor

José Pidal

Jefe del taller

Felipe Montoya

Pablo

Javier de la Parra

Doña Mechita

Paz Villegas

Pasajera con santo

Conchita Gentil Arcos

Maestra del internado

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