El Supersabio (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1948, El Supersabio is a comedy, mystery and science fiction film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Cantinflas is the apprentice of a renowned scientist, Prof. Arquimides Monteagudo (Carlos Martinez Baena). But Cantinflas has the soul of a poet rather than a serious researcher, and he wants to find the formula that achieves the immortality of the roses. Nevertheless, after the death of Prof. Monteagudo, Cantinflas will be chased by a ferocious corporative group, who wants to steal the secret formula of a cheaper fuel named "carburex", because they think that our friend is the only person who knows the composition
Who’s in it. El Supersabio stars Cantinflas as Cantinflas, Perla Aguiar as Marisa Miranda, Carlos Martínez Baena as Profesor Archimedes Monteagudo and Alejandro Cobo as Octavio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, El Supersabio has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Supersabio page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Supersabio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Supersabio (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Supersabio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Supersabio worth watching?
- El Supersabio holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Supersabio?
- El Supersabio stars Cantinflas, Perla Aguiar, Carlos Martínez Baena, Alejandro Cobo and Aurora Walker.
- When was El Supersabio released?
- El Supersabio was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.