What Happened to Santiago

Jun 22, 1989

1h 45m

★ 6.8

Was it a chance or predestination? Was it the power of love or death?

Overview

Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become friends, even though she refuses to give out any personal information.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Producciones Pedro Muñiz

Bacalao, Inc.

Dios Los Cría Inc.

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Cast

Santiago

Tommy Muñiz

Angelina

Gladys Rodríguez

Nereida

Johanna Rosaly

Eddie

René Monclova

Arístides Esquilín

Jacobo Morales

Irma

Claribel Medina

Gerardo

Roberto Vigoreaux

Executive

Jaime Bello

Nun

Luz Minerva Rodríguez

Santiago (Child)

Joaquín Belgodere

Airline Clerk

Pedro Muñiz

Amazona (horse rider)

Aurora Valladares

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