Chicuarotes
Synopsis
Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.
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Benny Emmanuel
El Cagalera
Gabriel Carbajal
El Moloteco
Leidi Gutiérrez
Sugehili
Dolores Heredia
Tonchi
Enoc Leaño
Baturro
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Chillamil
Pedro Joaquín
Víctor
Alejandro de la Rosa
Carnicero
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
Carnicero' Son
Ricardo Abarca
Planchado
Esmeralda Ortiz
Güily
Luis Enrique Basurto
Churrizo
Leobardo Vargas
Zaid
Saúl Mercado
Karina
Mayra Sérbulo
Cuácuaro's Mother
Jessica Perez
Dulce
Dunia Alexandra
Policía 1
Claudia Acosta
Policía 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gael García Bernal
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto Mendoza
- Original Score
- Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman
- Original Title
- Chicuarotes
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- La Corriente del Golfo, Pulse Films, Cinematográfica Amaranto, Televisa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gael García Bernal
Augusto Mendoza
Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman
Juan Pablo Ramírez
Sebastián Sepúlveda
Gael García Bernal, Marta Núñez Puerto
Department Leadership Roster
Gael García Bernal
Director
Augusto Mendoza
Screenplay
Leonardo Heiblum
Original Music Composer
Gael García Bernal
Producer
Marta Núñez Puerto
Producer
Luisa Guala
Production Design
Juan Pablo Ramírez
Director of Photography
Sebastián Sepúlveda
Editor
Jacobo Lieberman
Original Music Composer
Amanda Cárcamo
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicuarotes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chicuarotes about?
Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.
Who directed Chicuarotes?
Chicuarotes was directed by Gael García Bernal.
Who stars in Chicuarotes?
The principal cast of Chicuarotes includes Benny Emmanuel, Gabriel Carbajal, Leidi Gutiérrez, Dolores Heredia, Enoc Leaño.
When was Chicuarotes released and how long is it?
Chicuarotes was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Chicuarotes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chicuarotes was composed by Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman.