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Alias Gardelito (1961): Cast

Alias Gardelito (1961) movie poster

Alias Gardelito is a 1961 drama starring Alberto Argibay as Toribio Torres, alias "Gardelito", Virginia Lago and Lautaro Murúa. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Alias Gardelito (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alias Gardelito About?

The premise of Alias Gardelito without spoilers.

The film’s title references legendary Argentine singer Carlos Gardel, whom the anti‑hero Toribio (Alberto Argibay) idolizes. Toribio dreams of a music career that mirrors Gardel’s fame, but he supplements his meager earnings with petty theft. When his hoped‑for break never arrives, he becomes entangled in a large smuggling operation, setting the stage for his downfall.

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Cast & crew

Alias Gardelito Cast & Characters

Alberto Argibay leads the cast as Toribio Torres, alias "Gardelito", with Virginia Lago as Vecina de Toribio and Lautaro Murúa as Ingeniero.

Cars

Cars in Alias Gardelito

4 cars on screen, including the 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special and the 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force.

  • 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special in Alias Gardelito 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Minor role
  • 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force in Alias Gardelito 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force Minor role
  • 1958 Opel Rekord in Alias Gardelito 1958 Opel Rekord Minor role
  • 1956 Fiat 1100 Familiare in Alias Gardelito 1956 Fiat 1100 Familiare Background role
Details

Alias Gardelito Also Known As

Also known as “Alias Big Shot”.

Also known as
  • Alias Big Shot

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FAQ

Alias Gardelito FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alias Gardelito, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alias Gardelito?

Alias Gardelito runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Alias Gardelito released?

Alias Gardelito was released on January 2, 1961.

Who is in the cast of Alias Gardelito?

Alias Gardelito stars Alberto Argibay as Toribio Torres, alias "Gardelito", Virginia Lago as Vecina de Toribio and Lautaro Murúa as Ingeniero, among 14 credited actors.

Does Alias Gardelito have a post-credit scene?

No. Alias Gardelito has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Alias Gardelito in?

The original language of Alias Gardelito is Spanish.

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