El Topo(1970)
The definitive cult spaghetti western
El Topo Synopsis
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.
El Topo (1970) is a adventure, drama and western film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, released on December 18, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio and David Silva. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 688 ratings.
- Director:
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Writers:
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Producers:
- Mick Gochanour
- Cinematographer:
- Rafael Corkidi
- Composer:
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Production:
- Producciones Panicas
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Status:
- Released
El Topo (1970) Trailer
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El Topo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alejandro Jodorowsky
as El Topo
Brontis Jodorowsky
as Son of El Topo
- Mara Lorenzio
Mara Lorenzio
as Marah / The Woman
David Silva
as The Colonel
- Paula Romo
Paula Romo
as Desconocida
- Jacqueline Luis
Jacqueline Luis
as Mujercita
- Robert John
Robert John
as Adult Son of El Topo
- Héctor Martínez
Héctor Martínez
as Maestro 1
Juan José Gurrola
as Maestro 2
- Víctor Fosado
Víctor Fosado
as Maestro 3
Agustín Isunza
as Maestro 4
- José Legarreta
José Legarreta
as Dying Man
Key crew
Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, written by Alejandro Jodorowsky, produced by Mick Gochanour.
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El Topo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 688 ratings.
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El Topo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch El Topo online?
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El Topo (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in El Topo?
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The main cast of El Topo (1970) includes Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio, David Silva and Paula Romo. The film was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was El Topo released?
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El Topo was released on December 18, 1970 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is El Topo worth watching?
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El Topo (1970) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 688 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for El Topo?
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Yes. The official El Topo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.