Óscar 'Cacho' Espíndola
Biography: Oscar Espíndola, better known as Cacho Espíndola, was an Argentine comic actor with an extensive career in film, theater and television.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: Not available
Deathday: August 21, 2004
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Harvest, and So Ye Shall Reap
1970-10-28
Harvest, and So Ye Shall Reap
Overview: A farmer wants to register his harvest in the town's records and is imprisoned in a legal regime that encourages various excesses.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1970-10-28
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Johny Tolengo, el majestuoso
1987-07-16
Johny Tolengo, el majestuoso
Overview: After returning from the United States, Johnny Tolengo is extorted by the mob into signing with a shady record company, thus setting off a series of unexpected adventures.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1987-07-16
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Toby and the Magic Book
2001-10-11
Toby and the Magic Book
Overview: A boy who lives and works with his grandfather whom he helps put together cardboard finds a magical book that tells stories and turns them into reality. With the characters in his stories, he will share adventures that bring him closer to fulfilling his greatest desire, which is to have a mother.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2001-10-11
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Chronicle of a Boy Alone
1965-05-05
Chronicle of a Boy Alone
Overview: The story of a delinquent eleven-year-old orphan in fascist Argentina.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1965-05-05
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La gran ruta
1971-10-07
La gran ruta
Overview: A group of boys decides to rob a hotel accommodation for seeking advice which an old offender. In parallel, we see different couples as they arrive at the same hotel and that there be at the time of the assault.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1971-10-07
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The Bottom of the Sea
2003-08-26
The Bottom of the Sea
Overview: An architecture student is obsessed by his girlfriend. When she is invited to go alone to a party sponsored by her company, he becomes paranoid. He arrives at their place unexpectedly and finds a man hidden under their bed. He follows the man trying to find his name and occupation, along a night full of incidents and misunderstandings.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2003-08-26
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Las Lobas
1986-08-14
Las Lobas
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1986-08-14
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Nights Without Moons and Suns
1984-06-21
Nights Without Moons and Suns
Overview: A criminal escapes from a court, with help of three miscreants, to find his lifelong friend, who is terminally ill. The police officer catch knows there is a hidden loot involved.
Genres: Crime Mystery Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1984-06-21
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The Amateur
1999-04-22
The Amateur
Overview: On the outskirts of a provincial town, Pajaro is determined to enter the Guinness Book of Records by breaking the longest bike-ride record. He rides around the fountain in the square with the help of his friend, Lopecito. He is willing to face many challenges, in attaining this new record. Will this race open the path to love for him, and for his redemption?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1999-04-22
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Buenos Aires, verano 1912
1966-01-01
Buenos Aires, verano 1912
Overview: The son of a politician who tries to follow the same path as his father, gives up when he discovers his fraudulent dealings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Dar la cara
1962-11-29
Dar la cara
Overview: Three boys from very different backgrounds who have just finished their military service must face the complex social reality of Argentina.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1962-11-29
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Horas extras
1967-01-01
Horas extras
Overview: Buenos Aires, the 1960s. An alienated young man who still lives with his parents and siblings returns tired from work, only to find that his bed is occupied by visitors. His mother suggests he go to the bar. Once there, he falls asleep and has a nightmare that seems very real.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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My Girlfriend the…
1975-03-13
My Girlfriend the…
Overview: Laucha, a normal middle-aged guy who lives with his elderly mother and works in a factory, attends a show by the transvestite artist Dominique, for whom he develops an unexpected fixation.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1975-03-13
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High Heels
1985-09-05
High Heels
Overview: A prostitute falls in love with a painter with whom she believes she can save her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1985-09-05
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Las locas del conventillo
1966-06-21
Las locas del conventillo
Overview: The neighborhood of La Boca, in Buenos Aires, is divided in two sectors: one is where decent people live under the tutelage of Magdalena, in the other, Manuel,ir responsible of a nightclub. Among decent people live Manolo, the milkman, awaiting the arrival of a Spanish woman to marry her. At the same time, the villain of Manuel also hopes for a Spanish nightclub. Women Arrivals weapon confusion.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1966-06-21
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The Other Trade
1967-01-01
The Other Trade
Overview: In their search for work, a group of workers face familiar frustrations. Cedrón raises his own conflicts and tries to understand their cause. As in all his other films, the director sets his sight on aspects of reality that are not well observed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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La pulga en la oreja
1981-08-06
La pulga en la oreja
Overview: Following a forgotten piece of underwear, a single who lives with his uncles has a series of entanglements.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1981-08-06
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Un guapo del 900
1971-09-30
Un guapo del 900
Overview: The moral conflicts of a conservative politician, his wife and a bully, in the Buenos Aires of the early twentieth century.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1971-09-30
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Alias Gardelito
1961-01-02
Alias Gardelito
Overview: The title of this story is taken from the name of the great Argentine singer Carlos Gardel, the idol of the antihero Toribio portrayed by Alberto Argibay. Toribio's goal in life is to emulate the famous singer and making his own way successfully in the music business. Yet at the same time, he does not stop his illegal means of making ends meet, stealing and petty thievery. Discouraged when his big break never quite materializes, Toribio heads for disaster when he joins up with a large smuggling scheme.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1961-01-02
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Los chantas
1975-04-03
Los chantas
Overview: Several losers living together in a Buenos Aires boarding house try to make a living while dreaming of a big life-changing score.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1975-04-03
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El infierno tan temido
1980-08-07
El infierno tan temido
Overview: A journalist begins to receive envelopes containing erotic pictures, which he connects to a relationship he once had with an actress.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1980-08-07
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Una jaula no tiene secretos
1962-10-04
Una jaula no tiene secretos
Overview: Buenos Aires, Argentina, New Year's Eve. Several people are trapped inside an elevator located in an office building.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1962-10-04
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Sombras en el cielo
1964-09-17
Sombras en el cielo
Overview: The meeting of a famous star and a mortally ill film director, to shoot his latest movie. During his career he made disasters, but now, incurably ill, he wants to express something worthwhile before dying.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1964-09-17
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Hotel alojamiento
1966-03-31
Hotel alojamiento
Overview: Different stories that take place in a hotel for a temporary shelter for couples.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1966-03-31
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La película
1975-10-02
La película
Overview: A photographer shoots a documentary film in a small town in Argentina (Uribelarrea) about the filming that a foreign producer is doing on the spot.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1975-10-02
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A Woman...
1975-09-11
A Woman...
Overview: After seven years in jail, a woman is released and has to re-enter society.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1975-09-11
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Los mochileros
1970-07-02
Los mochileros
Overview: Two young Argentines decide to change their lives and go backpacking across the country.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1970-07-02
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Juan Lamaglia y Sra.
1970-04-28
Juan Lamaglia y Sra.
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1970-04-28
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Cuando los hombres hablan de mujeres
1967-06-29
Cuando los hombres hablan de mujeres
Overview: Three stories told in a Turkish bathhouse: two braggarts are mocked by a starlet; two Boca Juniors fans and love-hate for two River Plate fan girls; a man, father of 8 daughters, seeks the boy despite his wife.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1967-06-29
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Donde duermen dos... duermen tres
1979-08-12
Donde duermen dos... duermen tres
Overview: A young couple has established an unusual family role: she works and he does the housework. Until one day, the couple's best friend intrudes on the tranquility of the home.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1979-08-12
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Juan que reía
1976-07-15
Juan que reía
Overview: Juan Libonatti, a seller of fine wines, like up in the company where he works. His car, a brand new Citroen, will be an essential tool to sell more wine in less time and be able to move up. But one day it is stolen and he had not paid the insurance fee. That will be the beginning of a tragedy that will lead to self-destruction.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1976-07-15
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Balada para un mochilero
1971-08-05
Balada para un mochilero
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1971-08-05
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Invasion
1969-10-16
Invasion
Overview: Hearing the summons from an elderly man, a volunteer troop of middle-aged men gather to defend their country from dark foreign invaders.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1969-10-16
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