Toss Me a Dime
Tire dié
Synopsis
Everyday the children of the neighborhood known as "Tire Dié", in the city of Santa Fe, wait for the train to ask for money, shouting "Tire dié!" (toss me a dime!) to the passengers. Considered the first survey-on-film in Latin America.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Birri
- Screenplay & Story
- Rubén Rodríguez, Neri Milesi, Fernando Birri, Enrique Urteaga, Juan Carlos Cabello, Hugo Gola, María Domínguez, Manuel Horacio Giménez
- Original Title
- Tire dié
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Instituto de Cinematografía de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Birri
Rubén Rodríguez, Neri Milesi, Fernando Birri, Enrique Urteaga, Juan Carlos Cabello, Hugo Gola, María Domínguez, Manuel Horacio Giménez
Enrique Urteaga, Oscar Kopp
Antonio Ripoll
Edgardo Pallero
Department Leadership Roster
Enrique Urteaga
Director of Photography
Oscar Kopp
Director of Photography
Fernando Birri
Director
Rubén Rodríguez
Writer
Neri Milesi
Writer
Fernando Birri
Writer
Enrique Urteaga
Writer
Juan Carlos Cabello
Writer
Hugo Gola
Writer
María Domínguez
Writer
Antonio Ripoll
Editor
Edgardo Pallero
Producer
Manuel Horacio Giménez
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Toss Me a Dime
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What is Toss Me a Dime about?
Everyday the children of the neighborhood known as "Tire Dié", in the city of Santa Fe, wait for the train to ask for money, shouting "Tire dié!" (toss me a dime!) to the passengers. Considered the first survey-on-film in Latin America.
Who directed Toss Me a Dime?
Toss Me a Dime was directed by Fernando Birri.
Who stars in Toss Me a Dime?
The principal cast of Toss Me a Dime includes Guillermo Cervantes Luro, María Rosa Gallo, Francisco Petrone.
When was Toss Me a Dime released and how long is it?
Toss Me a Dime was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 33m.