Caluga o Menta
Synopsis
Niki and his friends are members of the marginalised underclass living on the outskirts of Santiago. During Chile's transition from dictatorship to democracy (1988-1990), they forge a path from drug- and drink-fuelled nihilism and petty crime into the world of market-driven illegality and Niki begins a seemingly predestined relationship with the middle-class "loca", Manuela. Memorable episodes and characters, quotable dialogue and a mix of earthy national portrait and surrealistic flourish make this one of the key Chilean films of the Nineties.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hector Vega Mauricio
Niki
Patricia Rivadeneira
Manuela
Aldo Parodi
Nacho
Cecilia Godoy
Negra
Mauricio Pesutic
Dealer
Rodrigo Gijón
Myriam Palacios
Niki's Mother
Luis Alarcón
Javier
Remigio Remedy
Gustavo
David Olguisser
Rodrigo Peña
El Feto
Jorge Gajardo
Workshop Chief
Mireya Véliz
Old Woman
Claudia Santelices
Flaca
Luis Cornejo
Old mechanic
Ernesto Malbrán
Truck driver
Víctor Mix
Huaso
Pablo Striano
Interrogator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gonzalo Justiniano
- Screenplay & Story
- Gonzalo Justiniano
- Original Score
- Jaime de Aguirre
- Original Title
- Caluga o Menta
- Country of Origin
- Chile, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Arca, Filmocentro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gonzalo Justiniano
Gonzalo Justiniano, Gustavo Frías, José Andrés Peña
Jaime de Aguirre
Gastón Roca
Claudio Martinez
Arturo Peraldi
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Peraldi
Producer
Gonzalo Justiniano
Screenplay
Gonzalo Justiniano
Director
Jaime de Aguirre
Original Music Composer
Gastón Roca
Director of Photography
Claudio Martinez
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caluga o Menta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Caluga o Menta about?
Niki and his friends are members of the marginalised underclass living on the outskirts of Santiago. During Chile's transition from dictatorship to democracy (1988-1990), they forge a path from drug- and drink-fuelled nihilism and petty crime into the world of market-driven illegality and Niki begins a seemingly predestined relationship with the middle-class "loca", Manuela. Memorable episodes and characters, quotable dialogue and a mix of earthy national portrait and surrealistic flourish make this one of the key Chilean films of the Nineties.
Who directed Caluga o Menta?
Caluga o Menta was directed by Gonzalo Justiniano.
Who stars in Caluga o Menta?
The principal cast of Caluga o Menta includes Hector Vega Mauricio, Patricia Rivadeneira, Aldo Parodi, Cecilia Godoy, Mauricio Pesutic.
When was Caluga o Menta released and how long is it?
Caluga o Menta was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Caluga o Menta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caluga o Menta was composed by Jaime de Aguirre.