The Cubs
Los cachorros
“A sexually mutilated young man. His friends. His environment. His not-love”
Synopsis
After having his genitals brutally mutilated during childhood, a man must face prejudice and himself.
Top Cast
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José Alonso
Cuéllar
Helena Rojo
Tere
Carmen Montejo
Mrs. Cuéllar
Augusto Benedico
Mr. Cuéllar
Gabriel Retes
Gomucio
Arsenio Campos
Toto
Cecilia Pezet
Malena
María Rojo
Lucy
Lluís Torner
Lalo
Eduardo Cassab
Manolo
Pedro Damián
Perico
Dunia Saldívar
Hilaria
Ivonne Govea
Rosalinda
Silvia Mariscal
Chabela
Pancho Córdova
Profesor de educación física
Ramón Menéndez
Fotógrafo
Marta Aura
Enfermera
Jorge Weimer
Hermano de Gomucio
Release History & Theatrical Window
II Muestra Internacional de Cine
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Fons
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Fons, Eduardo Luján, Mario Vargas Llosa, José Emilio Pacheco
- Original Title
- Los cachorros
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Fons
Jorge Fons, Eduardo Luján, Mario Vargas Llosa, José Emilio Pacheco
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Fons
Writer
Eduardo Luján
Writer
Mario Vargas Llosa
Writer
José Emilio Pacheco
Writer
Jorge Fons
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cubs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cubs about?
After having his genitals brutally mutilated during childhood, a man must face prejudice and himself.
Who directed The Cubs?
The Cubs was directed by Jorge Fons.
Who stars in The Cubs?
The principal cast of The Cubs includes José Alonso, Helena Rojo, Carmen Montejo, Augusto Benedico, Gabriel Retes.
When was The Cubs released and how long is it?
The Cubs was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.