Cassandro

Sep 14, 2023

1h 47m

★ 6.6

Changing the game, one match at a time.

Overview

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Motto Pictures

Escape Artists

Grand Illusion Films

La Corriente del Golfo

Amazon MGM Studios

Cassandro Trailers

Cast

Saúl "Cassandro"

Gael García Bernal

Sabrina

Roberta Colindrez

Yocasta

Perla de la Rosa

Lorenzo

Joaquín Cosío

Gerardo

Raúl Castillo

El Hijo del Santo

Felipe

Bad Bunny

Murder Clown

Gigántico

Pete

Yavor Vesselinov

El Mysterioso

Leonardo Alonso

Rosie

Carmen Ledesma

Masked Massacre

Javier Escobar

Rotterdam, the Moroccan-Dutch Karim tells his parents that he is attracted to men. After years of keeping up appearances, the word is finally out. The difficult days that follow evoke beautiful and poignant memories. He realizes that he has to confront his family to finally break the silence. But in order to be accepted, he must come to terms with his own feelings first.

7.0

WWE Royal Rumble 1995

Jan 22, 1995

The 1995 WWE Royal Rumble took place on January 22, 1995, in the USF Sun Dome located in Tampa, Florida. Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match, with the winner advancing to WrestleMania for an opportunity at the WWF Championship! Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, The British Bulldog, and more compete in the over-the-top-rope elimination match. Diesel battles Bret Hart with the WWF Championship on the line.

6.9

WWE Royal Rumble 1997

Jan 19, 1997

Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match with the winner advancing to WrestleMania for a shot at the WWE Championship. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels challenges "Sycho" Sid Vicious for the WWE Championship. Triple H defends the WWE Intercontinental Title against Goldust. The Undertaker faces Big Van Vader!

5.7

WWE Royal Rumble 1999

Jan 24, 1999

Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match with the winner advancing to WrestleMania XV for a chance at the WWE Championship. The Rock defends the WWE Championship in a brutal "I Quit" Match against Mankind. Ken Shamrock defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship and much more!

7.3

WWE Royal Rumble 2001

Jan 21, 2001

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6.8

WWE Royal Rumble 2002

Jan 20, 2002

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7.4

WWE Royal Rumble 2008

Jan 27, 2008

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7.0

WWE Royal Rumble 2009

Jan 25, 2009

The 22nd annual Royal Rumble with the winner receiving a title shot at WrestleMania XXV. Also, WWE Title (No DQ Match): Edge vs. Jeff Hardy, World Heavyweight Title: John Cena vs. John ' Bradshaw' Layfield, ECW Title: Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy, & WWE Women's Title: Beth Phoenix vs. Melina

6.8

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Mar 24, 2004

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6.0

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Nov 8, 2018

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5.8

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Oct 4, 2019

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4.7

Prince of Players

Jan 11, 1955

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6.2

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Oct 24, 2012

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5.8

Kentucky

Dec 30, 1938

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6.0

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Oct 1, 2016

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6.0

Die Aldi-Brüder

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