Movie

The Gay Desperado

“THE GIANT MUSICAL HIT OF THE YEAR!”

★ 3.7(6)19361h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Release date: 1936-10-02
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

About The Gay Desperado

The Gay Desperado is a 1936 movie in the Music and Comedy genres, directed by Rouben Mamoulian, starring Nino Martini, Ida Lupino and Leo Carrillo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gay Desperado in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane, an heiress) so he can learn to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires.

Cast

Nino Martini

Chivo

Ida Lupino

Jane

Leo Carrillo

Pablo Braganza

Harold Huber

Juan Campo

James Blakeley

Bill Shay

Stanley Fields

Butch

Mischa Auer

Diego

Adrian Rosley

Radio Station Manager

Paul Hurst

American Detective

Al Ernest Garcia

Police Captain

Frank Puglia

López

Michael Visaroff

Theatre Manager

Themes & keywords

operamexicosingerbandit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gay Desperado in Mexico?+

The Gay Desperado is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Gay Desperado on Netflix?+

The Gay Desperado is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Gay Desperado?+

The Gay Desperado has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Gay Desperado?+

The Gay Desperado stars Nino Martini, Ida Lupino, Leo Carrillo, Harold Huber and James Blakeley.

When did The Gay Desperado come out?+

The Gay Desperado is a 1936 movie directed by Rouben Mamoulian.

What genre is The Gay Desperado?+

The Gay Desperado is Music and Comedy film.

Who directed The Gay Desperado?+

The Gay Desperado was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.