The Supporter

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El Acompañamiento
Directed by Carlos Orgambide
Produced by Carlos Orgambide
Written by Carlos Orgambide
Carlos Gorostiza (play)
Starring Carlos Carella
Franklin Caicedo
Haydee Padilla
Maria Rosa Gallo
Music by Mario Cosentino
Víctor Proncet
Cinematography Eduardo Legaria
Editing by Óscar Esparza
Release date(s) 23 May 1991
Running time 86 minutes
Country Argentina
Language Spanish

El Acompañamiento (English language:The Supporter) is a 1991 Argentine musical drama film directed and written by Carlos Orgambide. The musical was based on a play by Carlos Gorostiza.

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[edit] Synopsis

The film is based on Tango music, an integral part of Argentine culture.

The 1991 film is an adaption of the theatrical play by Carlos Gorostiza, one of the essential plays of the Open theatre movement, formed by many of the most important names in Argentine theatre. The story revolves around the central character of Tuco (portrayed by Carlos Carella) a singer who aims to make his debut on television.

[edit] Release

The film debuted in Buenos Aires on 23 May 1991.

[edit] Cast

  • Carlos Carella as Tuco
  • Franklin Caicedo
  • Haydée Padilla
  • María Rosa Gallo
  • Ana María Giunta
  • Alberto Busaid
  • Oscar Viale
  • Enrique Liporace
  • Mónica Scapparone
  • Carlos Alberto Parrilla
  • Fernando Iglesias 'Tacholas'
  • Alicia Aresté
  • Enrique Mazza
  • María Silvia Varela
  • Carlos de Urquiza


[edit] Release

The film was released on August 6, 1962 in Spain and was released later in Argentina.

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