El Polaquito
“First you have to know how to suffer, then love, then leave.”
Synopsis
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinémas d'Amérique Latine de Toulouse
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Desanzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Carlos Desanzo, Lito Espinosa
- Original Score
- Martín Bianchedi
- Original Title
- El Polaquito
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Alma Alta International Pictures, Area Digital, TVE, Canal+ España, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, ICO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Desanzo
Juan Carlos Desanzo, Lito Espinosa
Martín Bianchedi
Carlos Torlaschi
Sergio Zóttola
Alberto Trigo, Rafael Valentín Pastrana, José María Calleja, Juan Carlos Desanzo
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Carlos Desanzo
Writer
Sergio Zóttola
Editor
José María Calleja
Producer
Lito Espinosa
Writer
Martín Bianchedi
Original Music Composer
Carlos Torlaschi
Director of Photography
Juan Carlos Desanzo
Director
Juan Carlos Desanzo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Polaquito
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Polaquito about?
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.
Who directed El Polaquito?
El Polaquito was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.
Who stars in El Polaquito?
The principal cast of El Polaquito includes Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa, Roly Serrano, Víctor Hugo Carrizo.
When was El Polaquito released and how long is it?
El Polaquito was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for El Polaquito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Polaquito was composed by Martín Bianchedi.