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The definitive cult spaghetti western - El Topo
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Title: El Topo

Release Date: 18 Dec 1970

Runtime: 2h 5m

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western

Director: Producciones Panicas

Production Companies: Producciones Panicas

Overview: El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.

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Average Vote: 7.088 (595 votes)

Cast

  • El Topo: Alejandro Jodorowsky
  • Son of El Topo: Brontis Jodorowsky
  • Dying Man: José Legarreta
  • Bandit 1: Alfonso Arau
  • Bandit 2: José Luis Fernández
  • The Colonel: David Silva
  • Armless Man: Ignacio Martínez España
  • Marah / The Woman: Mara Lorenzio
  • Desconocida: Paula Romo
  • Hijo del Topo: Robert John
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