

The Bet
La apuesta
“A journey that will make history.”
Synopsis
In this 16 mm feature film, the journalist Miguel Salguero portrays the adventures of a group of people who make a bet and undertake a risky trip by land to Puerto Limón, crossing mighty rivers and wild nature, at a time when there was no road to the Caribbean port.
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La Apuesta. Miguel Salguero 1968
Type: Clip • Published 2012-02-13
Top Cast
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- Director
- Miguel Salguero
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel Salguero
- Original Title
- La apuesta
- Country of Origin
- Costa Rica
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- CINEPRODUCCIONES COSTARRICENSES S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Salguero
Miguel Salguero
Miguel Salguero, Rolando Angulo
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Salguero
Director
Miguel Salguero
Screenplay
Miguel Salguero
Producer
Miguel Salguero
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bet
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What is The Bet about?
In this 16 mm feature film, the journalist Miguel Salguero portrays the adventures of a group of people who make a bet and undertake a risky trip by land to Puerto Limón, crossing mighty rivers and wild nature, at a time when there was no road to the Caribbean port.
Who directed The Bet?
The Bet was directed by Miguel Salguero.
Who stars in The Bet?
The principal cast of The Bet includes Olegario Mena, María Mayela Padilla, Mino Padilla, Antonio Gutierrez, Eliza Salazar.
When was The Bet released and how long is it?
The Bet was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 55m.




















