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Gatica, the Monkey

The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.

2h 16m1993TMDb 7.3

Drama

Spanish

Crew and Cast

Leonardo FavioLeonardo FavioDirectorEdgardo NievaEdgardo NievaJosé María GaticaHoracio TaicherHoracio TaicherEl Ruso
Juan CostaJesús Gatica
María Eva GaticaMadreKika ChildKika ChildEmaVirginia InnocentiVirginia InnocentiNoraAdolfo YanelliAdolfo YanelliEl RosarinoEduardo CutuliEduardo CutuliFioravantiCecilia CenciCecilia CenciEvitaArmando CapoArmando CapoPerón

Storyline

The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.

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Info

Original title
Gatica el Mono
Status
Released
Released
13 May 1993
Runtime
2h 16m
TMDB score
7.3 / 10 (11 votes)

Production

Director
Leonardo Favio
Writers
Jorge Zuhair Jury, Leonardo Favio
Studios
Choila
Countries
Argentina

Languages

Original
Spanish
Spoken
Spanish