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El Polaquito (2003)

Movie ★ 6.8 92 min

Drama Action

At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.

Juan Carlos Desanzo Writer Lito Espinosa Writer Juan Carlos Desanzo Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 9, 2003
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt0283552
Language
Studio
Alma Alta International Pictures, Area Digital, ,

Cast

Abel Ayala Abel Ayala El Polaquito Marina Glezer Marina Glezer La Pelu Fernando Roa Fernando Roa El Vieja Roly Serrano Roly Serrano El Rengo Víctor Hugo Carrizo Víctor Hugo Carrizo Drugstore's sales man Osvaldo Sanders Osvaldo Sanders Fabián Arenillas Fabián Arenillas

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Frequently asked questions

What is El Polaquito about?
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.
Who directed El Polaquito?
El Polaquito was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.
Who stars in El Polaquito?
El Polaquito stars Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa, Roly Serrano.
When was El Polaquito released?
El Polaquito is a 2003 drama, action film.
Where can I watch El Polaquito?
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