'' Cantinflas '' is a 2014 Mexican biographical comedy drama film directed by Sebastián del Amo . Based on the life of actor and comedian Cantinflas , the film stars Óscar Jaenada as the title character , Michael Imperioli , Ilse Salas , Bárbara Mori , Ana Layevska and Adal Ramones . It premiered on September 18 , 2014 in Mexico . In the United States it was released on August 29 , 2014 . It was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards , but was not nominated
87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
Cantinflas (film)