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'A sablazo limpio' ('A Quick Saber Slash') is a 1958 Mexican historical-comedy film directed by Fernando Corts and starring Marco Antonio Campos and Gaspar Henaine as the double act Viruta y Capulina, and Lucho Gatica with Carmela Rey. Set during the era of the Spanish viceroyalties, the film follows the adventures of two clumsy blacksmiths who become the servants of a masked-hero in disguise who is willing to uncover the uncontrolled spending and injustices of a governor and his military captain.

Cast



*Marco Antonio Campos as Cornelius Viruta

*Gaspar Henaine as Crispn Capulina

*Lucho Gatica as "La Mascara Solitaria"

*Carmela Rey as Rosaura

*Rodolfo Landa as Captain Mendoza

*Guillermina Tllez Girn as Mara

*Luis Alds as Jeremas de Montalbn

*Pedro de Aguilln as The Governor of Villa Paz

*Guillermo lvarez Bianchi as Mara's father

*Florencio Castell as "Faran" (uncredited)

*Ricardo Adalid as Jail doorman (uncredited)

Production



The film is notable for its lavish sets and costumes, designed by award-winning production designer Jorge Fernndez, which accurately correspond to the historical era of the Spanish viceroyalties.

Reception



'A sablazo limpio' premiered on November 20, 1958, in the Mariscala and Olimpia movie theaters for two weeks.

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