El perseguidor

Mar 10, 1965

1h 9m

★ 5.7

Oh, give me a mask.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Alba

Inda Ledesma

Juan 'Johnny'

Sergio Renán

Bruno

Zelmar Gueñol

Baby

Zulma Faiad

Marta

Anadela Arzón

Irma

María Rosa Gallo

Rafael Cubas

Víctor Proncet

Chico Novarro

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