A sablazo limpio

A sablazo limpio (A Quick Saber Slash) is a 1958 Mexican historical-comedy film directed by Fernando Cortés and starring Marco Antonio Campos and Gaspar Henaine as the double act Viruta y Capulina, and Lucho Gatica with Carmela Rey. Set during the era of the Spanish viceroyalties, the film follows the adventures of two clumsy blacksmiths who become the servants of a masked-hero in disguise who is willing to uncover the uncontrolled spending and injustices of a governor and his military captain.

Cast

 * Marco Antonio Campos as Cornelius Viruta
 * Gaspar Henaine as Crispín Capulina
 * Lucho Gatica as "La Mascara Solitaria"
 * Carmela Rey as Rosaura
 * Rodolfo Landa as Captain Mendoza
 * Guillermina Téllez Girón as María
 * Luis Aldás as Jeremías de Montalbán
 * Pedro de Aguillón as The Governor of Villa Paz
 * Guillermo Álvarez Bianchi as María's father
 * Florencio Castelló as "Faraón" (uncredited)
 * Ricardo Adalid as Jail doorman (uncredited)

Production
The film is notable for its lavish sets and costumes, designed by award-winning production designer Jorge Fernández, which accurately correspond to the historical era of the Spanish viceroyalties.

Reception
A sablazo limpio premiered on November 20, 1958, in the Mariscala and Olimpia movie theaters for two weeks.