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El cobarde

1939Movie1 h 6 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Alberto is born in wartime, where his father dies a hero. He grows up effeminate. His mother sends him to military college where Fernando bullies him, but they become friends. When war comes, he has to face his fears.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
René Cardona
Written by
Josep Carner Ribalta, Antonio Guzmán Aguilera
Produced by
Juan Pezet
Music by
Armando Rosales

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Facts

March 21, 1939 · 1 h 6 min · Violence

Released
March 21, 1939
Runtime
1 h 6 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Tropes

Downer Ending, Switch to English, Arranged Marriage +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is El cobarde worth watching?"

Questions about El cobarde

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is El cobarde worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67.

Is El cobarde in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does El cobarde use?

Downer EndingSwitch to EnglishArranged MarriageDid Not Get the GirlMatch CutThe OnerMeet CuteBait-and-SwitchSmart People Play ChessLeaning on the Fourth WallLetting Her Hair DownUnable to Support a Wifeand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Switch to English, and Arranged Marriage.