Acapulcan (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 5

Acapulcan poster

Released in 1959, Acapulcan is a comedy and music film directed by Ramón Pereda, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Gloria sells dolls in benefit of UNICEF and is interested in putting on an international show. In a hotel in Acapulco the ranchero Javier, the Muslims Mustafa and Ali, the Brazilian Mr. Carioca and the charro José Lorenzo meet to carry out the project. Among the men there will be a series of entanglements to dispute the love of the young woman.

Who’s in it. Acapulcan stars Maria Antonieta Pons as Gloria, Manuel Capetillo, Eulalio González and Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote', among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Acapulcan has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acapulcan page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Acapulcan (1959)?
In US, Acapulcan is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Acapulcan worth watching?
Acapulcan holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Acapulcan?
Acapulcan stars Maria Antonieta Pons, Manuel Capetillo, Eulalio González, Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote' and Óscar Pulido.
When was Acapulcan released?
Acapulcan was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.