The Dragon Defense
"Being Afraid To Lose Is Like Being Afraid To Live"
Originally released in 2017. The Dragon Defense is a drama film. directed by Natalia Santa. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gonzalo de Sagarminaga, Hernán Méndez, and Manuel Navarro
Synopsis
Samuel, Joaquín and Marcos, are three old friends living their lives in downtown Bogotá. They spend their days between Lasker – the legendary chess club, The Caribbean Casino, and La Normanda – a traditional coffee shop. Samuel, 53, is a professional chess player that lives of betting on small matches he knows he will win. His best friend is Joaquín, 65, an accomplished watch-maker who’s about to loose the workshop he inherited from his father. And then there’s Marcos, 72, a Spanish homeopath devoted to finding a formula to win poker matches. These three men have found shelter in the safety of their routines, avoiding to facing up to their failures. But a time comes when they are confronted by reality and causes them to stagger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Colombia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dragon Defense about?
Samuel, Joaquín and Marcos, are three old friends living their lives in downtown Bogotá. They spend their days between Lasker – the legendary chess club, The Caribbean Casino, and La Normanda �...
Who directed The Dragon Defense?
The Dragon Defense was directed by Natalia Santa.
How long is The Dragon Defense?
The Dragon Defense has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Dragon Defense released?
The Dragon Defense was released on May 24, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dragon Defense?
The main cast of The Dragon Defense includes Gonzalo de Sagarminaga, Hernán Méndez, Manuel Navarro.