Operación cabaretera

A hostess in Malaga named Hipólita attempts to improve her circumstances by meeting various men. Her life takes a sudden turn when a Chinese traveler she is escorting to her room is murdered. The discovery of the body leads to a series of complications involving the victim's belongings and a microfilm. With the help of her friends, a traveling salesman and a dancer, she becomes entangled in a plot of espionage and intrigue while trying to manage the aftermath of the crime.

This 1967 Spanish comedy was written and directed by Mariano Ozores Puchol, following his 1962 film Su alteza la niña and preceding Operation Mata Hari. The movie features a cast that includes Gracita Morales, José Luis López Vázquez, Mara Cruz, Marisol Ayuso, Tomás Blanco, and Elisabetta Wu. Produced by Ízaro Films, the production has a runtime of 102 minutes. Audience reception is moderately positive, as reflected by a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 101 votes.