Little Polish Singer
"First you have to know how to suffer, then love, then leave."
Originally released in 2003. Little Polish Singer is a drama/action film. directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.
Starring Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, and Fernando Roa
Synopsis
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos (originally sung by his namesake, the singer "El Polaco") on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option. The story is supposedly based on a true story, which happened, and was discovered in Argentina in the late 90s, early 2000s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Alma Alta International Pictures
- Area Digital
- TVE
- Canal+ España
- Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
- ICO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Polish Singer about?
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos (originally sung by his namesake, the singer "El Polaco") on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love...
Who directed Little Polish Singer?
Little Polish Singer was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.
How long is Little Polish Singer?
Little Polish Singer has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Little Polish Singer released?
Little Polish Singer was released on October 9, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Polish Singer?
The main cast of Little Polish Singer includes Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa, Roly Serrano, Víctor Hugo Carrizo.