Perico Ripiao (2003)
Overview
Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a güiro, a tambor and an accordion. During their journey, they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 8.655 |
Directed By
Ángel Muñiz
TOP CAST
Raymond Pozo
Francisco
Manolo Ozuna
Mauricio
Phillip Rodríguez
Manuel
Giovanny Cruz
General Contreras
Fernando Coste
Arcadio
Miguel Céspedes
Quepis
Pancho Clisante
The narrator
Lumi Lizardo
Cristina, Manuel's wife
Berenice Aquino
Celia, Francisco's Wife
Clara Luz Lozano
Loly, Mauricio's wife
Kenny Grullon
The bus driver
Raquel Ureña
Passenger 1
Cenia Rodríguez
Passenger 2
Héctor Sierra
Boca
Richard Douglas
Blanco, the leftist prisoner
Tony Pascual
Plantation foreman
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