El Topo
“The definitive cult spaghetti western”
Synopsis
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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El Topo - Official 4K Trailer | Alejandro Jodorowsky
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-18
Top Cast
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Alejandro Jodorowsky
El Topo
Brontis Jodorowsky
Son of El Topo
Mara Lorenzio
Marah / The Woman
David Silva
The Colonel
Paula Romo
Desconocida
Jacqueline Luis
Mujercita
Robert John
Adult Son of El Topo
Héctor Martínez
Maestro 1
Juan José Gurrola
Maestro 2
Víctor Fosado
Maestro 3
Agustín Isunza
Maestro 4
José Legarreta
Dying Man
Ignacio Martínez España
Armless Man
Eliseo Gardea Saucedo
Legless Man
Alfonso Arau
Bandit 1
José Luis Fernández
Bandit 2
Ali Junco
Bandit 3
Gerardo Zepeda
Bandit 4
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Original Score
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Original Title
- El Topo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Producciones Panicas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Rafael Corkidi
Federico Landeros
Mick Gochanour
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Director
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Production Design
Federico Landeros
Editor
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Original Music Composer
Mick Gochanour
Producer
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Costume Design
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Writer
Rafael Corkidi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Topo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Topo about?
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
Who directed El Topo?
El Topo was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
Who stars in El Topo?
The principal cast of El Topo includes Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio, David Silva, Paula Romo.
When was El Topo released and how long is it?
El Topo was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for El Topo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Topo was composed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for El Topo?
El Topo holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).