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Alias Gardelito (1961)
Directed by Lautaro Murúa
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.
Length 90 minutes
Actors
Alberto Argibay | Walter Vidarte | Tônia Carrero | Lautaro Murúa | Orlando Sacha | Nora Palmer | Raúl Parini | Virginia Lago | Raúl del Valle | Nelly Tesolín | Héctor Pellegrini | Cacho Espíndola | Alberto Barcel | Carmen Giménez