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La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano
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La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano

2024-03-28 · 28 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary

Lucha libre is part of Mexican culture, but how did something that was shown in circuses and fairs become a cinematic genre? Join us to learn about this trajectory.

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Directors
Jonathan Rodrigues
Production companies
Batata Filmes
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Luciano de MirandaLuciano de MirandaNarration
El SantoEl SantoSelf (archive footage)
Blue DemonBlue DemonSelf
Mil MáscarasMil MáscarasSelf
TinieblasTinieblas el Gigante
Tonina JacksonSelf
Annabelle GutiérrezCatallina
Titina RomayTitina RomayTitina
David SilvaDavid SilvaHuracán Ramírez without mask
Eduardo BonadaHuracán Ramírez with mask
El Médico AsesinoSelf
Crox AlvaradoCrox AlvaradoEl Angel
John CarradineJohn CarradineNazi leader
Lorena VelázquezLorena VelázquezGloria Vênus
Elizabeth CampbellElizabeth CampbellGolden Rubi
Armando SilvestreArmando SilvestreArmando Rios
Jesús SalinasChucho Gomez
Maura MontiMaura MontiLa Mujer Murciélago
Wolf RuvinskisWolf RuvinskisNeutron
Alejandro CruzBlack Shadow

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