

I Am Very Macho
1953-10-29 · 80 min · ★ 6.6
To help her pilot brother, Maria disguises as a man to take his place, and must live in the jungle with a very "macho" captain, eventually falling in love.
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- Directors
- José Díaz Morales
- Production companies
- Cinematográfica Filmex S.A, Producciones Tuxpan
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Silvia PinalMario / María Aguirre
Miguel TorrucoCapitán Pablo Rivera
Gina RomandMercedes
Fernando Soto
Antonio Aguilar
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Salvador Quiroz
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