Túnel de los huesos
Synopsis
Based on a real event, this is the spectacular escape of seven prisoners in 1991 from the Villa Devoto prison in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the process of digging a tunnel to escape, they make a bizarre and frightening discovery just as they are about to break through to freedom. One escapee promises to report their findings when they are all free and once out, he pays his debt to "the tunnel of bones,"sharing their macabre story with a local journalist, and ultimately the world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nacho Garassino
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricardo Ragendorfer, Daniel Martucci, Nacho Garassino
- Original Title
- Túnel de los huesos
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Películas V, INCAA, Lucero Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nacho Garassino
Ricardo Ragendorfer, Daniel Martucci, Nacho Garassino
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo Ragendorfer
Writer
Daniel Martucci
Writer
Nacho Garassino
Director
Nacho Garassino
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Túnel de los huesos
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What is Túnel de los huesos about?
Based on a real event, this is the spectacular escape of seven prisoners in 1991 from the Villa Devoto prison in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the process of digging a tunnel to escape, they make a bizarre and frightening discovery just as they are about to break through to freedom. One escapee promises to report their findings when they are all free and once out, he pays his debt to "the tunnel of bones,"sharing their macabre story with a local journalist, and ultimately the world.
Who directed Túnel de los huesos?
Túnel de los huesos was directed by Nacho Garassino.
Who stars in Túnel de los huesos?
The principal cast of Túnel de los huesos includes Raúl Taibo, Daniel Valenzuela, Luciano Cazaux, Jorge Sesán, Paco Redondo.
When was Túnel de los huesos released and how long is it?
Túnel de los huesos was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Túnel de los huesos?
Túnel de los huesos holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).