

Chicuarotes
2019-06-28 · 96 min · ★ 7.8
Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.
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- Directors
- Gael García Bernal
- Production companies
- La Corriente del Golfo, Pulse Films, Cinematográfica Amaranto, Televisa
- Countries
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Benny EmmanuelEl Cagalera
Gabriel CarbajalEl Moloteco
Leidi GutiérrezSugehili
Dolores HerediaTonchi
Enoc LeañoBaturro
Daniel Giménez CachoChillamil
Kaarlo Isaacs BarriaCarnicero' Son
Ricardo AbarcaPlanchado
Saúl MercadoKarina
Mayra SérbuloCuácuaro's Mother
Jessica PerezDulce
Dunia AlexandraPolicía 1
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