Rudo & Cursi
Rudo y Cursi
“Even when your luck runs out, some things never change.”
Synopsis
Tato and Beto are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lay elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.
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Rudo y Cursi | Official Trailer (2008)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-23
Top Cast
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Gael García Bernal
Tato
Diego Luna
Beto
Guillermo Francella
Batuta
Dolores Heredia
Elvira
Adriana Paz
Toña
Jessica Mas
Maya
Salvador Zerboni
Jorge W
Tania Esmeralda Aguilar
Nadia
Joaquín Cosío
Arnulfo
Alfredo Alfonso
Don Casimiro
Fermín Martínez
DT Obdulio
Eduardo Von
DT Bruno López
Axel Ricco
Mena
Harold Torres
Trompo Tovar
Gabino Rodríguez
Mafafo
Alexander Da Silva
Gringa Roldán
Armando Hernández
Cienpiés
Alexandré Barceló
Fito
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Cuarón
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Cuarón
- Original Score
- Felipe Pérez-Santiago
- Original Title
- Rudo y Cursi
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Cha Cha Chá, Focus Features International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Cuarón
Carlos Cuarón
Felipe Pérez-Santiago
Adam Kimmel
Alex Rodríguez
Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Guillermo del Toro, Frida Torresblanco
Department Leadership Roster
Alfonso Cuarón
Producer
Eugenio Caballero
Production Design
Carlos Cuarón
Screenplay
Carlos Cuarón
Director
Alex Rodríguez
Editor
Adam Kimmel
Director of Photography
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Producer
Guillermo del Toro
Producer
Frida Torresblanco
Producer
Annai Ramos
Costume Design
Anna Terrazas
Costume Design
Felipe Pérez-Santiago
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rudo & Cursi
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What is Rudo & Cursi about?
Tato and Beto are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lay elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.
Who directed Rudo & Cursi?
Rudo & Cursi was directed by Carlos Cuarón.
Who stars in Rudo & Cursi?
The principal cast of Rudo & Cursi includes Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Guillermo Francella, Dolores Heredia, Adriana Paz.
When was Rudo & Cursi released and how long is it?
Rudo & Cursi was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Rudo & Cursi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rudo & Cursi was composed by Felipe Pérez-Santiago.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rudo & Cursi?
Rudo & Cursi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).