

El perseguidor
“Oh, give me a mask.”
Synopsis
The story of a saxophonist with delusions of persecution that is being destroyed little by little by means of alcohol, drugs and sex. A story by Cortázar inspired by the life of Charlie Parker, it shows a fragmented narration and remarkable formal aspects.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Osias Wilenski
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulyses Petit de Murat
- Original Score
- Gato Barbieri
- Original Title
- El perseguidor
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osias Wilenski
Ulyses Petit de Murat, Julio Cortázar
Gato Barbieri
Óscar Esparza
Department Leadership Roster
Óscar Esparza
Editor
Osias Wilenski
Director
Ulyses Petit de Murat
Screenplay
Ponchi Morpurgo
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for El perseguidor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El perseguidor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El perseguidor about?
The story of a saxophonist with delusions of persecution that is being destroyed little by little by means of alcohol, drugs and sex. A story by Cortázar inspired by the life of Charlie Parker, it shows a fragmented narration and remarkable formal aspects.
Who directed El perseguidor?
El perseguidor was directed by Osias Wilenski.
Who stars in El perseguidor?
The principal cast of El perseguidor includes Inda Ledesma, Sergio Renán, Zelmar Gueñol, Zulma Faiad, Anadela Arzón.
When was El perseguidor released and how long is it?
El perseguidor was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for El perseguidor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El perseguidor was composed by Gato Barbieri.


















