By Hook or By Crook (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, By Hook or By Crook is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by Julio Ruiz Llaneza, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Rafael Inclan plays the campy hero in the Mexican By Hook or Crook. Known as the "Super-Mexican", detective Inclan is in his own way as dangerous as France's Inspector Clouseau. A series of murders have occured in the uppermost circles of society. Inclan vows to solve the killings, or die trying (which is a strong possibility). There's a belly-laugh a minute in this silly confection, which since its 1985 release has popped up with regularity on the various Spanish-language TV cable services.
Who’s in it. By Hook or By Crook stars Rafael Inclán as Felipe Fierro, Maribel Guardia as Susana Guardia, Raúl Padilla and Susana Kamini as Miriam Lemus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, By Hook or By Crook has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Hook or By Crook page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Hook or By Crook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Hook or By Crook (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Hook or By Crook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Hook or By Crook worth watching?
- By Hook or By Crook holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Hook or By Crook?
- By Hook or By Crook stars Rafael Inclán, Maribel Guardia, Raúl Padilla, Susana Kamini and José Magaña.
- When was By Hook or By Crook released?
- By Hook or By Crook was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.