De tal palo tal astilla

De tal palo tal astilla (English translation: A Chip Off the Old Block) is a 1960 Mexican western comedy film writed by José María Fernández Unsáin, directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Eulalio González «Piporro», Luis Aguilar, Flor Silvestre and Marina Camacho.

The film's story was written by José María Fernández Unsáin, based on an original idea from Eulalio González, one of the film's actors. Alfredo Varela, Jr. and Miguel M. Delgado wrote the adapted and technical screenplays, respectively.

Cast

• Eulalio González as Gumaro Malacara (as Lalo Gonzalez 'Piporro')

Luis Aguilar as Miguel Marmolejo

• Flor Silvestre as Elena
• Marina Camacho as Rosa
• León Barroso as Sóstenes Morales
• José Jasso as Cantinero
• Roberto Meyer as Juez de Registro Civil
• Armando Gutiérrez as Notario
• José Chávez as Chalío (credited as Jose T. Chavez)
• Francisco Meneses
• Carlos Guarneros as Mensajero de Chalío
• Aurelio Salinas
• Lupe Carriles as Doña Eulalia

Production

Principal photography began on June 1, 1959, in Estudios Churubusco.

Release

De tal palo tal astilla premiered at the Orfeón theater in Mexico City on October 20, 1960 during one week.

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