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A Ton of Luck

20061h 40mRodrigo Triana
IMDb 6.4

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The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the Government, they take it all for themselves instead. They desperate when realize that they're completely isolated because the bridge, the only way to return to civilization, has been blown up. Everything's ironic, almost surreal: These soldiers don't have food, water, or toilet paper, but they sleep on their dollar-ful bags. This discovery will change their lives forever, and will allow them to have everything they've dreamt about: some authority, power and respect, others help their families and have a no-longer poor life. Their big challenge: return to civilization and make their dreams come true.

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What is A Ton of Luck (2006) about?

The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the…

Who stars in A Ton of Luck?

A Ton of Luck stars Diego Cadavid (Lloreda), Marlon Moreno (Teniente Solorzano), Juan Sebastián Aragón (Venegas), Manuel José Chaves (Porras), Verónica Orozco (Dayana). The film was directed by Rodrigo Triana.

How long is A Ton of Luck?

A Ton of Luck has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006.

Is A Ton of Luck worth watching?

A Ton of Luck holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Action, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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