Ernesto(2017)
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Ernesto Synopsis
Freddy Maemura Hurtado, a second-generation Japanese-Bolivian, heads to Cuba to study medicine. He meets revolutionist Che Guevara. When civil war breaks out in Bolivia, he decides to join Guevara’s revolutionary army under the name of “Ernesto Medico”.
Ernesto (2017) is a drama and history film directed by Junji Sakamoto, released on October 6, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Joe Odagiri, Kento Nagayama and Juan Miguel Valero Acosta. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Junji Sakamoto
- Writers:
- Junji Sakamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Shingo Gima
- Composer:
- Goro Yasukawa
- Production:
- Kino Films, RTV Comercial de Cuba
- Status:
- Released
Ernesto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Odagiri
as Freddy Maemura Hurtado
Kento Nagayama
as Hideo Mori
- Juan Miguel Valero Acosta
Juan Miguel Valero Acosta
as Che Guevara
Key crew
Directed by Junji Sakamoto, written by Junji Sakamoto.
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Ernesto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Ernesto – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ernesto online?
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Ernesto (2017) is available to stream on kino films+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ernesto?
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The main cast of Ernesto (2017) includes Joe Odagiri, Kento Nagayama and Juan Miguel Valero Acosta. The film was directed by Junji Sakamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ernesto released?
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Ernesto was released on October 6, 2017 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Ernesto worth watching?
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Ernesto (2017) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.