Puerto Escondido
Synopsis
Targeted by a dirty cop after witnessing a murder, bank clerk Mario flees to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, where a couple of oddball Italian expats drags him into a journey of self-discovery and bad decisions.
Top Cast
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Diego Abatantuono
Mario Tozzi
Valeria Golino
Anita
Claudio Bisio
Alex
Antonio Catania
Di Gennaro
Renato Carpentieri
Viola
Elena Callegari
Woman at the bank
Leonardo Gajo
Co-worker at the bank
Corinna Agustoni
Nurse
Nicky Mondellini
Waitress at Son y la Rumba
Jorge Fegán
Man at the pawn shop
Paco Mauri
Policeman
Yolanda Orizaga
Carmen
Yoloxochitl Lucio
Carmen's daughter
Antonio Estrada
Mugged man
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Mario (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriele Salvatores
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo Monteleone, Diego Abatantuono, Gabriele Salvatores
- Original Score
- Federico De Robertis, Mauro Pagani
- Original Title
- Puerto Escondido
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Colorado Film, Silvio Berlusconi Communications, Penta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriele Salvatores
Enzo Monteleone, Diego Abatantuono, Gabriele Salvatores, Pino Cacucci
Federico De Robertis, Mauro Pagani
Italo Petriccione
Nino Baragli
Mario Cecchi Gori, Maurizio Totti, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo Monteleone
Screenplay
Gabriele Salvatores
Director
Alejandro Olmas
Production Design
Italo Petriccione
Director of Photography
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Diego Abatantuono
Screenplay
Francesco Panni
Costume Design
Gabriele Salvatores
Screenplay
Marco Belluzzi
Production Design
Maurizio Totti
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Escondido
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Puerto Escondido about?
Targeted by a dirty cop after witnessing a murder, bank clerk Mario flees to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, where a couple of oddball Italian expats drags him into a journey of self-discovery and bad decisions.
Who directed Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido was directed by Gabriele Salvatores.
Who stars in Puerto Escondido?
The principal cast of Puerto Escondido includes Diego Abatantuono, Valeria Golino, Claudio Bisio, Antonio Catania, Renato Carpentieri.
When was Puerto Escondido released and how long is it?
Puerto Escondido was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Puerto Escondido?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puerto Escondido was composed by Federico De Robertis, Mauro Pagani.
Is Puerto Escondido based on a book or true story?
Puerto Escondido is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pino Cacucci".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).