El moderno Barba Azul (1946): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1946, El moderno Barba Azul is a komödie, krieg and science-fiction film directed by Jaime Salvador, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. An American soldier (Keaton) during World War II escapes from an airplane crash over the Pacific Ocean. He arrives on a beach believing he has landed in Japan, but he is actually in Mexico. He wanders into a fishing village and is arrested under the mistaken belief that he is a wanted serial killer. Keaton and another prisoner are put in the custody of an scientist who is planning to launch a manned rocket into outer space. The two prisoners, along with the scientist’s assistant, are blasted into space but their craft lands in an isolated portion of Mexico instead. They mistake a beekeeper wearing protective headgear as an alien, while the beekeeper believes the trio (who are wearing wizard robes) are escaped lunatics. The prisoners and the scientist’s assistant are apprehended by the local police, and the matter is quickly settled. The film is notable both as Keaton’s only Mexican production and as the last time Keaton had star billing in a feature film.

Who’s in it. El moderno Barba Azul stars Buster Keaton, Guillermo Bravo Sosa, Pedro Elviro and Luis G. Barreiro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, El moderno Barba Azul has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El moderno Barba Azul page.

If you liked it. Fans of El moderno Barba Azul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.