El Polaquito(2003)
First you have to know how to suffer, then love, then leave.
El Polaquito Synopsis
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.
El Polaquito (2003) is a drama and action film directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo, released on October 9, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa and Roly Serrano. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Juan Carlos Desanzo
- Writers:
- Juan Carlos Desanzo, Lito Espinosa
- Producers:
- José María Calleja, Juan Carlos Desanzo
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Torlaschi
- Composer:
- Martín Bianchedi
- Production:
- Alma Alta International Pictures, Area Digital, TVE, Canal+ España, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, ICO
- Status:
- Released
El Polaquito Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abel Ayala
as El Polaquito
Marina Glezer
as La Pelu
Fernando Roa
as El Vieja
Roly Serrano
as El Rengo
Víctor Hugo Carrizo
as Drugstore's sales man
Osvaldo Sanders
Fabián Arenillas
Key crew
Directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo, written by Juan Carlos Desanzo and Lito Espinosa, produced by José María Calleja and Juan Carlos Desanzo.
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El Polaquito Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 44 ratings.
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El Polaquito – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch El Polaquito online?
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Who stars in El Polaquito?
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The main cast of El Polaquito (2003) includes Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa, Roly Serrano and Víctor Hugo Carrizo. The film was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was El Polaquito released?
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El Polaquito was released on October 9, 2003 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is El Polaquito worth watching?
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El Polaquito (2003) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.