Cassandro

"Changing the game, one match at a time."

Sep 22 2023 R NA

Drama

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.

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Plot

Follows the true story of Cassandro, the ''exotico'' character created by Saúl Armendáriz, gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who rose to international stardom.

Written by

David Teague, Roger Ross Williams

Directed by

Roger Ross Williams

Cast

Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla De La Rosa

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Escape Artists, Double Hope Films, Motto Pictures, Amazon Studios, Panorama Global, La Corriente del Golfo, Grand Illusion Films

Languages

English, Español

Awards

2 wins & 13 nominations total

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4,543

Average Rating

6.5 out of 10

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