Papalepe (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1957, Papalepe is a drama film directed by Antonio Graciani, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Aquilino, better known as "Lepe", is a circus clown who returns to Caracas after several years of absence with his assistant Lepino to discover the whereabouts of his granddaughter Geraldine, the result of a relationship his daughter had with the young millionaire Juan Bértola, who died in a plane crash when Geraldine was just a baby.
Who’s in it. Papalepe stars Agustín Irusta as Aquilino Terol de Palma (Papalepe), María Luisa Sandoval as Zoila Bértola, Liliana Durán as Raquel Bértola and Rebeca González as Geraldina Bértola Terol de Palma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Papalepe sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papalepe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papalepe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papalepe (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Papalepe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Papalepe worth watching?
- Papalepe holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Papalepe?
- Papalepe stars Agustín Irusta, María Luisa Sandoval, Liliana Durán, Rebeca González and Reynaldo Miravalles.
- When was Papalepe released?
- Papalepe was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.