Illusion Travels by Streetcar (1954)

6.5/10 90 min Comedy Drama

Overview

Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!

Cast

Lilia Prado

Lupita

Carlos Navarro

Juan Godínez 'Caireles'

Fernando Soto

Tobías Hernández 'Tarrajas'

Agustín Isunza

Papá Pinillos

Miguel Manzano

Don Manuel

Guillermo Bravo Sosa

Braulio

José Pidal

El Profesor

Víctor Alcocer

Acaparador de maíz

Inés Murillo

Pasajera (uncredited)

Tamara Garina

Pasajera gringa (uncredited)

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