Alias Gardelito (1961)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 2, 1961
Cast
- Alberto Argibay - Toribio Torres, alias "Gardelito"
- Walter Vidarte - Picayo
- Tônia Carrero - Pilar
- Lautaro Murúa - Ingeniero
- Orlando Sacha - Leoncio
- Nora Palmer - Margot
- Raúl Parini - Feasini
- Virginia Lago - Vecina de Toribio
- Raúl del Valle - Julián
- Nelly Tesolín
Screenplay
Music: Waldo de los Ríos
Editing: Vicente Castagno
Production: Rio Negro Productions
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Lautaro Murúa
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alias Gardelito about?
- 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.
- Who directed Alias Gardelito?
- Alias Gardelito was directed by Lautaro Murúa.
- Who stars in Alias Gardelito?
- Alias Gardelito stars Alberto Argibay, Walter Vidarte, Tônia Carrero, Lautaro Murúa, Orlando Sacha, Nora Palmer.
- How long is Alias Gardelito?
- Alias Gardelito has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Alias Gardelito?
- Alias Gardelito is a Drama film.
- Where was Alias Gardelito produced?
- Alias Gardelito was produced in Argentina.