Alfonso Arau

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Characters played by Alfonso Arau

Manuel — Used Cars (1980)

Manuel is a Mexican wholesaler who supplies Rudy with the 250 cars needed for Barbara's legal defense. Rudy spends his campaign investment on Manuel's vehicles, then arranges for student drivers to deliver them to New Deal in under two hours. The purchase provides the physical evidence that saves Barbara and the dealership.

El Guapo — ¡Three Amigos! (1986)

The ruthless bandit leader who collects tribute from Santa Poco, kidnaps Carmen, and supplies weapons via the German pilot.

Juan — Romancing the Stone (1984)

Joan's brother-in-law who accompanies her on the rescue mission and faces danger alongside the group.

Grampy — Committed (2000)

Grampy is Carmen's mystic grandfather, whom Carmen introduces to Joline when she wants help with Carl. He performs a protection remedy by embedding Joline and sand with it, instructing her to sprinkle the treated material through Carl's house. He later releases Joline from the mental hospital, enabling her to return to Carl.

Bandit 1 — El Topo (1970)

Bandit 1 is one of the perpetrators associated with the massacre of the desert settlement. El Topo hunts down and kills the perpetrators and their leader, the Colonel, making the bandit group an early target of his violent quest for revenge and justice.

Tiliches — Tivoli (1975)

Main entertainer at the Tívoli theater who joins the resistance against the demolition plan by politicians, city officials, and developers.

Lucas Lucatero — Nest of Virgins (1972)

A silent film narrator and trinket merchant who serves as Anacleto's assistant. He ultimately murders Anacleto following a conflict and becomes the primary target of the women's campaign to secure his testimony for canonization.

Career Overview

Alfonso Arau has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Coco Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Coco, ¡Three Amigos!, Romancing the Stone. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
66
Birth Date
1932-01-11
Birth Place
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q920072), public domain (CC0).