El Chicko
Synopsis
Paul and Erik, two introverted loosers lacking social contacts, both work in a smudgy kitchen of the cheap chickenburger fast food store "El Chicko".To pass time and monotony, Paul tells his partner time and again stories about a murderer killing women, of which Erik always wants to hear more and more. Eventually, Erik starts to believe that Paul is telling about himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Rühm
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rühm
- Original Score
- Sergej Dreznin
- Original Title
- El Chicko
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- SK-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Rühm
David Rühm
Sergej Dreznin
Michael Riebl
Juno Sylva Englander
Jussuf Koschier
Department Leadership Roster
David Rühm
Director
David Rühm
Writer
Michael Riebl
Director of Photography
Jussuf Koschier
Producer
Michaela Kovacs
Costume Design
Juno Sylva Englander
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Chicko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Chicko about?
Paul and Erik, two introverted loosers lacking social contacts, both work in a smudgy kitchen of the cheap chickenburger fast food store "El Chicko".To pass time and monotony, Paul tells his partner time and again stories about a murderer killing women, of which Erik always wants to hear more and more. Eventually, Erik starts to believe that Paul is telling about himself.
Who directed El Chicko?
El Chicko was directed by David Rühm.
Who stars in El Chicko?
The principal cast of El Chicko includes Fritz Karl, André Pohl, Eva Herzig, Andréa Ferréol, Bernhard Schir.
When was El Chicko released and how long is it?
El Chicko was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for El Chicko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Chicko was composed by Sergej Dreznin.