Alias Gardelito (1961)

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Released:
1961-01-02

Overview:
The title of this story is taken from the name of the great Argentine singer Carlos Gardel, the idol of the antihero Toribio portrayed by Alberto Argibay. Toribio's goal in life is to emulate the famous singer and making his own way successfully in the music business. Yet at the same time, he does not stop his illegal means of making ends meet, stealing and petty thievery. Discouraged when his big break never quite materializes, Toribio heads for disaster when he joins up with a large smuggling scheme.

Director:
Lautaro Murúa

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Alberto Argibay
    as
    Toribio Torres, alias "Gardelito"
  • Walter Vidarte
    as
    Picayo
  • Tônia Carrero
    as
    Pilar
  • Lautaro Murúa
    as
    Ingeniero
  • Orlando Sacha
    as
    Leoncio