"Pepe" was attempting to replicate Cantiflas' success from a movie produced by whom?
Pepe (film) Pepe is a 1960 musical comedy film starring Cantinflas in the title role, directed by George Sidney. The film contained a multitude of cameo appearances, attempting to replicate the success of Cantiflas' American debut "Around the World in 80 Days".
Le Pétomane (film) Le Pétomane is a 1979 British short humorous film based on the life of "Le Pétomane", the stage name of the late 19th century French flatulist (professional farter) and entertainer Joseph Pujol who was famous for his remarkable control of the abdominal muscles, which enabled him to seemingly fart at will and whose 'farting' performances at the Moulin Rouge in Paris drove his audiences to hysterics.