Gatica, the Monkey
Gatica el Mono
Synopsis
The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonardo Favio
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Zuhair Jury, Leonardo Favio
- Original Title
- Gatica el Mono
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Choila
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonardo Favio
Jorge Zuhair Jury, Leonardo Favio
Department Leadership Roster
Leonardo Favio
Director
Jorge Zuhair Jury
Screenplay
Leonardo Favio
Screenplay
Hugo Quiril
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gatica, the Monkey
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What is Gatica, the Monkey about?
The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.
Who directed Gatica, the Monkey?
Gatica, the Monkey was directed by Leonardo Favio.
Who stars in Gatica, the Monkey?
The principal cast of Gatica, the Monkey includes Edgardo Nieva, Horacio Taicher, Juan Costa, María Eva Gatica, Kika Child.
When was Gatica, the Monkey released and how long is it?
Gatica, the Monkey was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.