Burnt Money
Plata quemada
“Based on a true story that for 35 years was kept secret...”
Synopsis
Set in Argentina in 1965, the story follows the tumultuous relationship between two men who became lovers and ultimately ruthless bank robbers in a notoriously famous footnote in the annals of crime history. After a large-scale hold-up that turns bloody, the two men must flee. It is not long before the police are surrounding the building they are in and they must confront their demons to survive.
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Leonardo Sbaraglia
El Nene
Eduardo Noriega
Ángel
Pablo Echarri
El Cuervo
Leticia Brédice
Giselle
Ricardo Bartis
Fontana
Dolores Fonzi
Vivi
Carlos Roffé
Nando
Daniel Valenzuela
Tabaré
Héctor Alterio
Losardo
Claudio Rissi
Relator
Luis Ziembrowski
Florián Barrios
Harry Havilio
Carlos Tulian
Roberto Vallejos
Parisi
Adriana Varela
Cantante
Horacio Marassi
Chofer Ika
Rafael Morales
Policía 1 Ika
Juan Carlos Maida
Policía 2 Ika
Carlos Fitipaldi
Policía Patrullero
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Piñeyro
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcelo Figueras, Marcelo Piñeyro, Ricardo Piglia
- Original Title
- Plata quemada
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain, Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Oscar Kramer, Cuatro Cabezas, Estudios Darwin, Romikin S.A., Patricio Tobal, Editorial Capayán, Fundación Octubre, Punto B.S.R.L. Planificación y Medios, Taxi Films, Tornasol Media, Mandarin Cinéma, Programa Ibermedia, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Piñeyro
Marcelo Figueras, Marcelo Piñeyro, Ricardo Piglia
Alfredo Mayo
Juan Carlos Macías
Diana Frey, Óscar Kramer, Gerardo Herrero
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelo Piñeyro
Director
Diana Frey
Producer
Óscar Kramer
Producer
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
Alfredo Mayo
Director of Photography
Hugo Quiril
Stunt Coordinator
Cecilia Carini
Costume Design
Marcelo Figueras
Writer
Marcelo Piñeyro
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnt Money
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What is Burnt Money about?
Set in Argentina in 1965, the story follows the tumultuous relationship between two men who became lovers and ultimately ruthless bank robbers in a notoriously famous footnote in the annals of crime history. After a large-scale hold-up that turns bloody, the two men must flee. It is not long before the police are surrounding the building they are in and they must confront their demons to survive.
Who directed Burnt Money?
Burnt Money was directed by Marcelo Piñeyro.
Who stars in Burnt Money?
The principal cast of Burnt Money includes Leonardo Sbaraglia, Eduardo Noriega, Pablo Echarri, Leticia Brédice, Ricardo Bartis.
When was Burnt Money released and how long is it?
Burnt Money was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Is Burnt Money based on a book or true story?
Burnt Money is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ricardo Piglia".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burnt Money?
Burnt Money holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).