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Pepe El Toro

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1953 | 120 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Creed II or Raging Bull, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

The simple life and the values ​​of loyalty and solidarity of the poor people in the environment of professional boxing, is the plot of this film, where Pepe el Toro shows the effort and tragedies that are experienced in this profession.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ismael Rodríguez

  • Pedro InfantePepe "El Toro"
  • Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'Chachita
  • Amanda del LlanoAmalia
  • Irma DorantesLucha
  • Fernando SotoAntonio Feliciano de la Rosa
  • Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'Atita
  • Juan OrracaDon Pancho
  • Armando VelascoLicenciado
  • Felipe MontoyaDelegado
  • Elodia HernándezDoña Rafaela