An Argentinian in New York (1998): Cast & Plot
An Argentinian in New York is a 1998 comedy directed by Juan José Jusid, starring Guillermo Francella as Franco De Ricci, Natalia Oreiro and Steve Wilson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Juan José Jusid
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Argentina Sono Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Argentinian in New York About?
The premise of An Argentinian in New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On the brink of her 18th birthday, an Argentinian teenage girl travels to New York for a study program, only to decide to remain in the city. Concerned for her, her devoted father rushes to the United States to retrieve her before her mother becomes overly anxious, setting off a cross‑continental family drama.
An Argentinian in New York Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- argentinian abroad
- five word title
- fish out of water
- female band
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- new york city
- father
- new york
- music band
- father daughter relationship
- airport
- buenos aires argentina
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- state in title
- place name in title
- city name in title
- argentinian
An Argentinian in New York Cast & Characters
Guillermo Francella leads the cast as Franco De Ricci, with Natalia Oreiro as Verónica 'Vero' De Ricci and Steve Wilson as George. Directed by Juan José Jusid; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Juan José Jusid
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Guillermo Francella as Franco De Ricci - Natalia Oreiro as Verónica 'Vero' De Ricci
- Steve Wilson as George
- Ana Celentano as Paola
Also Starring in An Argentinian in New York
· 25 more- Gabriel Goity Farrier
- Fernando Siro Raúl
- Kris Carr Mary Lee
- Cristina Alberó Martha
- Sarah Rose Susan
- Boris Rubaja R. Salcedo
- María Valenzuela Sonia (as María del Carmen Valenzuela)
- Miguel Guerberof Epstein
- Diana Lamas Ana Epstein
- Preston Thomas Peet Andy
- Claudio Garófalo Florencio Alumno
- Jessica Schultz Rita
- Roberto Antier Yuppie
- Hope Adams Back Up Vocalist
- James Yaker Jane Cummings (as Naomi Kale)
- Omar Fajardo Broadcaster
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- Gonzalo Senestrari Mariana's Brother
- Magali Velasco Verónica 'Vero' De Ricci (7 year)
- Julieta Nair Calvo Mariana (7 year)
- Ademar Marabert Taxi Driver
- Jesse Means Jimmy (as Jesse M. Means)
- Nikaury Rodriguez Black Vocalist 1 (as Nicauri Rodriguez)
- Yeshi Amao Riuyi
- Juan Enrique Martinez Manuel
- Tara McKee Whoopi Goldberg Look-Alike - Waitress
More from Juan José Jusid
More films directed by Juan José Jusid: Viaje inesperado, Passionate People, Daddy Is My Idol and The Damned Rib.
An Argentinian in New York Plot Summary
What happens in An Argentinian in New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Franco De Ricci is a sentimental porteño musician, separated and carrying a few personal dreams. His daughter Verónica ‘Vero’ De Ricci is brave, attractive and intelligent, and she has a knack for getting what she wants.
While Veronica was traveling through New York, she unexpectedly decides to stay and build a life there. When Franco hears the news, he travels to visit her with the goal of bringing her back to Argentina.
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The whole story of An Argentinian in New York, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know An Argentinian in New York?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Franco De Ricci's daughter?
An Argentinian in New York Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Egy argentin New Yorkban” and “Egy argentin New York-ban”.
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- Egy argentin New Yorkban
- Egy argentin New York-ban
- Аргентинець в Нью-Йорку, არგენტინელი ნიუ-იორკში
- Аргентинец в Нью-Йорке
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An Argentinian in New York FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of An Argentinian in New York, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Argentinian in New York?
An Argentinian in New York runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was An Argentinian in New York released?
An Argentinian in New York was released on May 21, 1998.
Who directed An Argentinian in New York?
An Argentinian in New York was directed by Juan José Jusid.
More films by Juan José Jusid Who is in the cast of An Argentinian in New York?
An Argentinian in New York stars Guillermo Francella as Franco De Ricci, Natalia Oreiro as Verónica 'Vero' De Ricci and Steve Wilson as George, among 29 credited actors.
Does An Argentinian in New York have a post-credit scene?
No. An Argentinian in New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is An Argentinian in New York in?
The original language of An Argentinian in New York is Spanish.
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