Gatica, the Monkey

Name: Gatica, the Monkey
Director: Leonardo Favio
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993-05-13
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Edgardo Nieva, Horacio Taicher, Juan Costa, María Eva Gatica, Kika Child

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1993 · 136 min · Drama · TMDB 7.3/10

Overview

The story of José María Gatica, better known as Gatica el Mono, Argentina's main boxing star during the 1940s and 50s. The film follows his ascent, his relation with peronism and their downfall.

Directed by Leonardo Favio

Cast

Edgardo Nieva — José María Gatica
Horacio Taicher — El Ruso
Juan Costa — Jesús Gatica
María Eva Gatica — Madre
Kika Child — Ema