Marimbas from Hell
Las marimbas del infierno
Synopsis
Don Alfonso plays marimbas, the traditional Guatemalan instrument. Facing extortion and without work due to the population's lack of interest for his instrument, he seeks refuge with his godson Chiquilín. Blacko is a pioneer of the Heavy Metal Guatemalan underground stage. He is also a doctor in the public hospital but nobody wants to be treated by him because of his long hair and his tattoos. Chiquilín makes connections for Don Alfonso and Blacko to combine their talents and create a brand new band called Marimbas from Hell.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Hernández Cordón
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Hernández Cordón
- Original Title
- Las marimbas del infierno
- Country of Origin
- Guatemala, Mexico, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Requin, Melindrosa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Hernández Cordón
Julio Hernández Cordón
María Secco
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Julio Hernández Cordón
Writer
Julio Hernández Cordón
Director
María Secco
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What is Marimbas from Hell about?
Don Alfonso plays marimbas, the traditional Guatemalan instrument. Facing extortion and without work due to the population's lack of interest for his instrument, he seeks refuge with his godson Chiquilín. Blacko is a pioneer of the Heavy Metal Guatemalan underground stage. He is also a doctor in the public hospital but nobody wants to be treated by him because of his long hair and his tattoos. Chiquilín makes connections for Don Alfonso and Blacko to combine their talents and create a brand new band called Marimbas from Hell.
Who directed Marimbas from Hell?
Marimbas from Hell was directed by Julio Hernández Cordón.
Who stars in Marimbas from Hell?
The principal cast of Marimbas from Hell includes Roberto González Arévalo, Víctor Hugo Monterroso, Alfonso Tunché.
When was Marimbas from Hell released and how long is it?
Marimbas from Hell was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.