El gordo catástrofe (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1977, El gordo catástrofe is a comedy film directed by Hugo Moser, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Catrasca (Jorge Porcel) is a man who works in a restaurant and in his spare time helps in a children's home. His problem is that he carries a family tradition that makes him cause catastrophes in his path, one of which takes his boss (Adolfo García Grau) to the hospital. Upon leaving the hospital, Catrasca is run over by Graciela (Graciela Alfano), the daughter of Professor Galíndez (Osvaldo Terranova). This is how he meets this professor, who has a formula that says he will be the salvation of humanity, so he is the object of persecutions by villains such as Dr. Linda Winters (Moria Casán).
Who’s in it. El gordo catástrofe stars Jorge Porcel as Catrasca, Moria Casán as Dr. Linda Winters, Graciela Alfano as Graciela and Adolfo García Grau as Don Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, El gordo catástrofe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El gordo catástrofe page.
If you liked it. Fans of El gordo catástrofe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El gordo catástrofe (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El gordo catástrofe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El gordo catástrofe worth watching?
- El gordo catástrofe holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El gordo catástrofe?
- El gordo catástrofe stars Jorge Porcel, Moria Casán, Graciela Alfano, Adolfo García Grau and Osvaldo Terranova.
- When was El gordo catástrofe released?
- El gordo catástrofe was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.