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El Topo

MOVIE • 1970

El Topo

The definitive cult spaghetti western

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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 709
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AdventureDramaWestern

Top Cast

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Alejandro Jodorowsky

El Topo

Brontis Jodorowsky

Brontis Jodorowsky

Son of El Topo

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Mara Lorenzio

Marah / The Woman

David Silva

David Silva

The Colonel

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Paula Romo

Desconocida

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Jacqueline Luis

Mujercita

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Robert John

Adult Son of El Topo

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Héctor Martínez

Maestro 1

Juan José Gurrola

Juan José Gurrola

Maestro 2

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Víctor Fosado

Maestro 3

Agustín Isunza

Agustín Isunza

Maestro 4

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José Legarreta

Dying Man

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Ignacio Martínez España

Armless Man

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Eliseo Gardea Saucedo

Legless Man

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Film

Status

Released

Release

December 18, 1970

Runtime

125 min

Language

Spanish

Origin

Mexico

Budget

$400,000

Revenue

N/A

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