Alias Gardelito
Synopsis
The title of this story is taken from the name of the great Argentine singer Carlos Gardel, the idol of the antihero Toribio portrayed by Alberto Argibay. Toribio's goal in life is to emulate the famous singer and making his own way successfully in the music business. Yet at the same time, he does not stop his illegal means of making ends meet, stealing and petty thievery. Discouraged when his big break never quite materializes, Toribio heads for disaster when he joins up with a large smuggling scheme.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lautaro Murúa
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto Roa Bastos, Bernardo Kordon
- Original Score
- Waldo de los Ríos
- Original Title
- Alias Gardelito
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rio Negro Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lautaro Murúa
Augusto Roa Bastos, Bernardo Kordon
Waldo de los Ríos
Vicente Castagno
Leo Kanaf
Department Leadership Roster
Lautaro Murúa
Director
Augusto Roa Bastos
Writer
Bernardo Kordon
Writer
Leo Kanaf
Producer
Vicente Castagno
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alias Gardelito
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alias Gardelito about?
The title of this story is taken from the name of the great Argentine singer Carlos Gardel, the idol of the antihero Toribio portrayed by Alberto Argibay. Toribio's goal in life is to emulate the famous singer and making his own way successfully in the music business. Yet at the same time, he does not stop his illegal means of making ends meet, stealing and petty thievery. Discouraged when his big break never quite materializes, Toribio heads for disaster when he joins up with a large smuggling scheme.
Who directed Alias Gardelito?
Alias Gardelito was directed by Lautaro Murúa.
Who stars in Alias Gardelito?
The principal cast of Alias Gardelito includes Alberto Argibay, Walter Vidarte, Tônia Carrero, Lautaro Murúa, Orlando Sacha.
When was Alias Gardelito released and how long is it?
Alias Gardelito was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Alias Gardelito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alias Gardelito was composed by Waldo de los Ríos.