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El perseguidor
El perseguidor

El perseguidor

Oh, give me a mask.

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

69 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

10 March 1965

Country

Argentina

Cast

Inda Ledesma

Inda Ledesma

Alba

Sergio Renán

Sergio Renán

Juan 'Johnny'

Zelmar Gueñol

Zelmar Gueñol

Bruno

Zulma Faiad

Zulma Faiad

Baby

Anadela Arzón

Anadela Arzón

Marta

María Rosa Gallo

María Rosa Gallo

Irma

Rafael Cubas

Rafael Cubas

Víctor Proncet

Víctor Proncet

Chico Novarro

Chico Novarro

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