Los fenómenos del fútbol

Set in a working class neighborhood, the story follows a family that runs a small restaurant and keeps life moving with big dreams. One brother shines on the local soccer field, drawing notice from fans and scouts. Another brother acts as a priest while moonlighting as a semi pro boxer, balancing faith with discipline. Their sister pursues a career as a ranchera singer, turning practice into performance whenever the chance arises. The youngest brother tends the stadium as a waterboy, delivering water and a steady dose of humor to players on hot game days. Through everyday struggles, loyalty and the ache for improvement weave through their meals, songs, and side gigs. Its humor rests on everyday acts and stubborn optimism.

Directed by Manuel Muñoz 'Torito' and Alberto Mariscal, this 1964 Mexican drama comedy draws on material by Jose Maria Fernandez Unsain and sits in the era's popular blend of sports, family, and humor. It also captures fashion, street life.

Box office data for this title are not readily documented, so there are no reliable worldwide totals to report. It saw modest success in regional venues and became part of the era's family friendly programming. Its enduring presence is felt in regional screenings nationwide today.

In the 1960s Mexican cinema, sports and family comedies often mingled laughter with everyday struggle, and this film sits in that tradition. Led by Antonio Espino 'Clavillazo' and Sara Garcia, it helped popularize light hearted depictions of football culture and kinship, resonating with audiences.

Critics of the era praised its warmth and accessible humor, while the film quietly probes themes of ambition, community, and the pull of sport as a path to growth. It pairs kitchen wit with stadium energy to show a family united by shared dreams.