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Poster for Pepe

1960 | 180 min | Comedy, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had rough reviews and a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr.
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.

Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    Mostly negative reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 7 Oscars and 3 Golden Globes.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $5 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Sidney

  • CantinflasPepe
  • Dan DaileyTed Holt
  • Shirley JonesSuzie Murphy
  • Carlos MontalbánRodriguez
  • Vicki TrickettLupita
  • Matt MattoxDancer
  • Hank HenrySands Manager
  • Suzanne LloydCarmen
  • Carlos RivasCarlos
  • Maurice ChevalierMaurice Chevalier