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Drop the Curtain (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1955, Drop the Curtain is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Cantinflas, who owns a cleaning business, cleans the windows of the house of a famous French actress. While carrying out his work he observes how a man steals one of the famous actress necklaces, but he can only see his back.

Who’s in it. Drop the Curtain stars Cantinflas as Cantinflas, Beatriz Saavedra as Anita, Christiane Martel as Lulu Duval and Alberto Catalá as Asistente Cantinflas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Drop the Curtain 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 Drop the Curtain page.

If you liked it. Fans of Drop the Curtain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Drop the Curtain (1955)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drop the Curtain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Drop the Curtain worth watching?
Drop the Curtain holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Drop the Curtain?
Drop the Curtain stars Cantinflas, Beatriz Saavedra, Christiane Martel, Alberto Catalá and Víctor Alcocer.
When was Drop the Curtain released?
Drop the Curtain was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.