El Quelite (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1970, El Quelite is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Jorge Fons, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Agapito, leader of the revolutionary movement of his state, comes to a town, kills all the federales, and gets a girl who was promised to him for his heroic deeds. He gets cleaned up, she falls for him, they get married, and guess what? He can't consummate the marriage. Why? Because the song "El Quelite" is playing in the background. His mother would sing that to him when giving him a bath. So now, he can't ge it up every time he hears it.
Who’s in it. El Quelite stars Manuel López Ochoa as Agapito Renteria, Lucha Villa as Lucha, Héctor Suárez as Filandrio and Lupita Lara as Hermana de Lucha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, El Quelite 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 Quelite page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Quelite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Quelite (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Quelite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Quelite worth watching?
- El Quelite holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Quelite?
- El Quelite stars Manuel López Ochoa, Lucha Villa, Héctor Suárez, Lupita Lara and Susana Cabrera.
- When was El Quelite released?
- El Quelite was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.