Caluga o Menta
Originally released in 1990. Caluga o Menta is a crime/drama film. directed by Gonzalo Justiniano.
Starring Hector Vega Mauricio, Patricia Rivadeneira, and Aldo Parodi
Synopsis
Niki and his friends are members of the marginalised underclass living on the outskirts of Santiago. During Chile's transition from dictatorship to democracy (1988-1990), they forge a path from drug- and drink-fuelled nihilism and petty crime into the world of market-driven illegality and Niki begins a seemingly predestined relationship with the middle-class "loca", Manuela. Memorable episodes and characters, quotable dialogue and a mix of earthy national portrait and surrealistic flourish make this one of the key Chilean films of the Nineties.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Chile
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Arca
- Filmocentro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caluga o Menta about?
Niki and his friends are members of the marginalised underclass living on the outskirts of Santiago. During Chile's transition from dictatorship to democracy (1988-1990), they forge a path from dru...
Who directed Caluga o Menta?
Caluga o Menta was directed by Gonzalo Justiniano.
How long is Caluga o Menta?
Caluga o Menta has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Caluga o Menta released?
Caluga o Menta was released on October 19, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Caluga o Menta?
The main cast of Caluga o Menta includes Hector Vega Mauricio, Patricia Rivadeneira, Aldo Parodi, Cecilia Godoy, Mauricio Pesutic.