El Chanfle 2

El Chanfle 2

Year: 1982

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Spanish

FamilyComedy

Continuation of the 1979 film “El Chanfle”. It follows the stadium caretaker who works for a football team and his wife Tere, hoping for a child. The sequel shows his new misadventures as the team seeks success, with familiar characters returning, though Carlos Villagrán and Ramón Valdés are absent for health reasons. The humor appeals to all ages.

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1

Chanfle starts coaching Club América's niños

At the start of the sequel, El Chanfle is seen carrying out his new role as the coach of Club América's children's team. He embraces the position with enthusiasm and plans to train the kids for upcoming matches.

Beginning of film 2 Club América training grounds
2

Sr. Matute announces the symposium news and free attendance for Chanfle's family

With the eighth Club América symposium on the horizon, Sr. Matute tells his staff the news that Chanfle's wife Tere and their baby Theresa can attend at no cost. The revelation excites Chanfle, who shares the good fortune with his family.

Before the symposium Club offices
3

A new secretary replaces Diana

Sr. Matute appoints a new secretary, the cashier from Viana, following Diana's departure after she embezzled club funds. The club seeks reliability as they prepare for the symposium.

After Diana leaves Club offices
4

Diana falls into debt with a smuggler

Diana discovers her money troubles have attracted a smuggler. The man pressures her to repay by agreeing to work for him, pulling her deeper into danger.

After debt occurs Diana's workplace
5

Paco (El Chato) sacrifices money for the Taxco trip

To fund Diana's participation, Paco sacrifices their home repair money to pay for the trip to Taxco. He reluctantly accepts the personal cost for his wife’s assignment.

Before Taxco trip Home
6

Diana travels to Taxco to complete the job

Diana travels to Taxco with the stakeout mission: deliver a ball containing jewelry worth a million dollars to a contraband contact. The operation is dangerous and hinges on precise timing.

Taxco symposium period Taxco
7

A contact hands the ball to Cejudo at Buenos Aires airport; Diana later takes it from him

Before boarding the plane, another contact passes the ball to Sr. Cejudo at Buenos Aires airport. Later, Diana retrieves the ball in the hotel and delivers it to the contact who says 'The fifteen'.

Pre-departure to Taxco Buenos Aires / Taxco hotel
8

El Chanfle and the pool encounter reveal a key the wrong way

In the Taxco hotel pool, a contact wearing a white feathered hat meets El Chanfle, while Diana hands him a key she supposedly uses for recognition. The misidentification and confusing signals foreshadow the tangled chase to come.

During the symposium Taxco hotel pool
9

The 'bundle' turns out to be dirty diapers; payment is made

The famous bundle turns out to be Theresa's dirty diapers, not contraband. The contact identifies the bundle and pays Diana $25,000 as the agreed profit.

During the exchange Taxco hotel/meeting place
10

The stroller mix-up causes the ball to roll away

A cascade of mistakes leads to the ball being placed in a baby stroller. El Chanfle, assuming it's his baby's cart, grabs it and triggers a chaotic chase.

Climax of chase Parking lot / Taxco town
11

Chato/drunk and Dianna cause further confusion; the chase intensifies

Chato, drunk, mistakes the ball for his son and joins the fray, while Diana realizes the confusion has spiraled out of control. The pursuit spills into the park as people race to reclaim the ball.

Chase sequence Parking lot / park
12

Police are alerted; reward is offered

Diana informs Sr. Matute, prompting the police commander to offer a $10,000 reward for information. Tensions rise as authorities close in on the ball's whereabouts.

After the initial chase Club HQ / police
13

The truth about the ball's contents emerges; relief and confusion

The team learns that the 'ball' may hold signatures or is linked to a broader theft scheme, complicating who owns it. Sr. Cejudo’s identification of the thief resurfaces, reigniting efforts to recover the ball.

Revelation phase Hotel / Club
14

Resolution: the ball is recovered and the medical bill is settled

The ball is eventually recovered and the reward dispute is resolved: the doctor reveals that the team members shouldn't pay, and the money is returned to Tere. In a chaotic finale, Tere accidentally drops El Chanfle in his wheelchair down the stairs.

End of film Park / Hotel / Town

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:56

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