Veneno
Synopsis
Inspired by the life of Rafael Sánchez, better known as Jack Veneno, the film follows the rise of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic professional wrestler. From humble beginnings to becoming a national hero, Veneno faces not only the battles inside the ring, but also the emotional weight of a friendship that turns into a fierce rivalry with José Manuel Guzmán, known as Relámpago Hernández. A story of ambition, pride, loyalty, and the making of a Dominican legend.
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VENENO. Primera Caída: El Relámpago de Jack -Trailer Oficial-
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tabaré Blanchard
- Screenplay & Story
- Marien Zagarella
- Original Score
- Luichy Guzmán
- Original Title
- Veneno
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Visual Sonora, Frío Frío
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tabaré Blanchard
Marien Zagarella
Luichy Guzmán
Sebastián Cabrera
Tabaré Blanchard
Riccardo Bardellino, Fernando Rivas
Department Leadership Roster
Tabaré Blanchard
Director
Sebastián Cabrera
Director of Photography
Fernando Rivas
Producer
Marien Zagarella
Screenplay
Tabaré Blanchard
Editor
Tabaré Blanchard
Production Design
Giselle Madera
Production Design
Marcia Perez
Production Design
Gina Terc
Costume Design
Luichy Guzmán
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Veneno
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What is Veneno about?
Inspired by the life of Rafael Sánchez, better known as Jack Veneno, the film follows the rise of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic professional wrestler. From humble beginnings to becoming a national hero, Veneno faces not only the battles inside the ring, but also the emotional weight of a friendship that turns into a fierce rivalry with José Manuel Guzmán, known as Relámpago Hernández. A story of ambition, pride, loyalty, and the making of a Dominican legend.
Who directed Veneno?
Veneno was directed by Tabaré Blanchard.
Who stars in Veneno?
The principal cast of Veneno includes Manny Perez, Pepe Sierra, Richard Douglas, Ovandy Camilo, Mario Nuñez.
When was Veneno released and how long is it?
Veneno was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Veneno?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Veneno was composed by Luichy Guzmán.