Cassandro
“Changing the game, one match at a time.”
Synopsis
The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-22
Top Cast
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Gael García Bernal
Saúl "Cassandro"
Roberta Colindrez
Sabrina
Perla de la Rosa
Yocasta
Joaquín Cosío
Lorenzo
Raúl Castillo
Gerardo
El Hijo del Santo
El Hijo del Santo
Bad Bunny
Felipe
Gigántico
Murder Clown
Yavor Vesselinov
Pete
Leonardo Alonso
El Mysterioso
Gilberto Barraza
Comandante Gómez
Carmen Ledesma
Rosie
Javier Escobar
Masked Massacre
Lorenzo Constantini
Cousin Thiago
Jorge Andrés Zerecero
Young Saúl
Robert Salas
Eduardo
Ronald Gonzales-Trujillo
Young Eduardo
Sofía Félix
Young Yocasta
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 6 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Ross Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Ross Williams, David Teague
- Original Score
- Tomás Barreiro, Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Cassandro
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Motto Pictures, Escape Artists, Grand Illusion Films, La Corriente del Golfo, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Ross Williams
Roger Ross Williams, David Teague
Tomás Barreiro, Marcelo Zarvos
Matías Penachino
Sabine Hoffman, Yibrán Asuad, Affonso Gonçalves
Steve Tisch, Mariana Rodríguez Cabarga, Jason Blumenthal, Matías Penachino, Gael García Bernal
Department Leadership Roster
Matías Penachino
Director of Photography
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Yibrán Asuad
Editor
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Thomas Boda
Visual Effects Supervisor
JC Molina
Production Design
Balo Bucio
Stunt Coordinator
David Bloomfield
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Roger Ross Williams
Director
Roger Ross Williams
Screenplay
David Teague
Screenplay
Julie Goldman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cassandro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cassandro about?
The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.
Who directed Cassandro?
Cassandro was directed by Roger Ross Williams.
Who stars in Cassandro?
The principal cast of Cassandro includes Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla de la Rosa, Joaquín Cosío, Raúl Castillo.
When was Cassandro released and how long is it?
Cassandro was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Cassandro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cassandro was composed by Tomás Barreiro, Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cassandro?
Cassandro holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).