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Gatica, the Monkey

2h 16m1993Leonardo Favio
IMDb: 7.2/10
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The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.

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What is Gatica, the Monkey (1993) about?

The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.

Who stars in Gatica, the Monkey?

Gatica, the Monkey stars Edgardo Nieva (José María Gatica), Horacio Taicher (El Ruso), Juan Costa (Jesús Gatica), María Eva Gatica (Madre), Kika Child (Ema). The film was directed by Leonardo Favio.

How long is Gatica, the Monkey?

Gatica, the Monkey has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated N/A.

Is Gatica, the Monkey worth watching?

Gatica, the Monkey holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama, Biography, Sport are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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