Chamaco

2008 | Color | 1h 37 min

Kid tells the story of Abner Torres, a teenager from Mexico City who dreams of becoming his country’s new boxing idol. Doctor Frank Irwin and his son Jimmy, a boxer whose career is in decline, must overcome their old quarrels and make amends if they are going to help Abner make his dream come true.

Country: México
Direction: Necoechea; Miguel
Script: Besai; Carl, Necoechea; Miguel, Harris; Rk
Production: Necoechea; Miguel, Don Franken;
Photography: Granillo; Guillermo
Sound: Dawes; Kale, Castro; Alberto
Music: Evans; Evan
Cast:Sheen; Martin, Harris; Kirk, Perea; Alex, Perea; Danny, Méndez; Raúl, Madsen; Michael, Vázquez; Christian, Espinosa; Sofía, Sánchez Parra; Gustavo
Art direction: Herrera; Carlos
Participation year at FICM: 2009

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