El perseguidor (1965)
Oh, give me a mask.
The story of a saxophonist with delusions of persecution that is being destroyed little by little by means of alcohol, drugs and sex. A story by Cortázar inspired by the life of Charlie Parker, it shows a fragmented narration and remarkable formal aspects.
Director: Osias Wilenski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: March 10, 1965
Cast
- Inda Ledesma - Alba
- Sergio Renán - Juan 'Johnny'
- Zelmar Gueñol - Bruno
- Zulma Faiad - Baby
- Anadela Arzón - Marta
- María Rosa Gallo - Irma
- Rafael Cubas
- Víctor Proncet
- Chico Novarro
Screenplay
- Ulyses Petit de Murat (Screenplay)
- Julio Cortázar (Story)
Music: Gato Barbieri
Editing: Óscar Esparza
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
jazz, drug addiction, jazz singer or musician, alcoholism, julio cortázar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El perseguidor about?
- The story of a saxophonist with delusions of persecution that is being destroyed little by little by means of alcohol, drugs and sex. A story by Cortázar inspired by the life of Charlie Parker, it shows a fragmented narration and remarkable formal aspects.
- Who directed El perseguidor?
- El perseguidor was directed by Osias Wilenski.
- Who stars in El perseguidor?
- El perseguidor stars Inda Ledesma, Sergio Renán, Zelmar Gueñol, Zulma Faiad, Anadela Arzón, María Rosa Gallo.
- How long is El perseguidor?
- El perseguidor has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is El perseguidor?
- El perseguidor is a Drama film.
- Where was El perseguidor produced?
- El perseguidor was produced in Argentina.
- What are the themes of El perseguidor?
- The themes of El perseguidor include: Addiction and Recovery.