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El Topo (1970)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alejandro Jodorowsky
  • Profile picture of Alejandro Jodorowsky
    El Topo Alejandro Jodorowsky
  • Profile picture of Brontis Jodorowsky
    Son of El Topo Brontis Jodorowsky
  • Profile picture of Alfonso Arau
    Bandit 1 Alfonso Arau
  • Profile picture of David Silva
    The Colonel David Silva
  • Profile picture of Juan José Gurrola
    Maestro 2 Juan José Gurrola
  • Profile picture of Agustín Isunza
    Maestro 4 Agustín Isunza
  • Profile picture of Gerardo Zepeda
    Bandit 4 Gerardo Zepeda
  • Profile picture of Pablo Leder
    Monk 1 Pablo Leder

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