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The only thing faster than her taxi is the chaos she leaves behind.
TMDB
60
IMDb
48

La ruletera (1987)

chaotic goodshaggy dog energyMexico City hustle

Overview

Comedy

Comical misadventures: lady taxi-driver + doofus policemen.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Rafael Inclán's committed doofusery anchors the madness.

Production

Scrappy Mexico City locations give authentic street-level texture.

Best for:Friends: Bad movie night with people who appreciate glorious messes.·Background: Chaotic energy for cleaning your entire apartment.·Rewatch: Cult status seekers hunting obscure 80s Mexican comedy.
Víctor Manuel Castro

Director

Víctor Manuel Castro

ReleasedApr 5, 1987
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Producciones Tijuana S.A. de C.V.

Top Cast

Maribel Fernández

Maribel Fernández

Rafael Inclán

Rafael Inclán

Raúl Padilla

Raúl Padilla

Manuel 'Flaco' Ibáñez

Manuel 'Flaco' Ibáñez

Miguel Manzano

Miguel Manzano

Joaquín García Vargas

Joaquín García Vargas

Polo Ortín

Polo Ortín

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Cultural

Part of the 1980s Mexican 'cine de ficheras' wave, blending working-class comedy with racy humor that dominated popular cinema before telenovelas took over.

Trivia

Director Víctor Manuel Castro was a prolific figure in Mexican exploitation cinema, directing over 40 films—most famously the legendary Santa Claus vs. the Martians ripoff.

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