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The Unknown Policeman (1941)

1941 • 1h 48m

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On September 20, 2026

#59653▲ 15757

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Synopsis

This action film follows a daring group of thieves who throw a city into turmoil, pushing the police to the brink. The police chief urges his officers to capture the robbers within 48 hours. During the unfolding events, some of the thieves take refuge in a local café owned by a resourceful widow and her daughter. A regular at the café is Cantinflas, a charming and humorous character known for his playful interactions with the local criminals. Cantinflas’s unusual ability to engage with the thieves in a lighthearted way attracts the police, who recruit him as an undercover agent. Using his wit and charm, he joins the gang on a perilous mission to bring them to justice. The film blends comedy, drama, and suspense as it chronicles Cantinflas's risky assignment and the city’s desperate attempt to stop the criminals before they act again.

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