Brain Drain (1998): Cast
Brain Drain is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Fernando Musa, starring Ana María Picchio as Madre de Fideo, Manuel Callau and Nicolás Cabré. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Fernando Musa
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brain Drain About?
The premise of Brain Drain without spoilers.
Fideo and Panta are teenage misfits who dream of reaching the United States, their idea of a promised land. Their story swings between crime and redemption, mixing high‑octane police chases with tender moments as the pair unexpectedly fall in love. Though they plot petty thefts, their chemistry ultimately steals the audience’s heart.
Brain Drain Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- best friend
- thief
- slum
- single mother
- shot in the back
- rookie cop
- friendship
- friendship between boys
- first kiss
- corrupt cop
- coming of age
- bicycle
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- argentina
Brain Drain Cast & Characters
Ana María Picchio leads the cast as Madre de Fideo, with Manuel Callau as Novio de la madre de Fideo and Nicolás Cabré as Fideo. Directed by Fernando Musa; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fernando Musa
- Ana María Picchio as Madre de Fideo
- Manuel Callau as Novio de la madre de Fideo
- Nicolás Cabré as Fideo
- Luis Quiróz as Panta
Also Starring in Brain Drain
· 9 more- Roberto Carnaghi Comisario
- Enrique Liporace Sosa
- Nicolás Pauls Ríos
- Jimena Anganuzzi Diana
- Federico D'Elía Sentani
- Erasmo Olivera Timy
- Diego Topa Oveja
- Brian Forciniti Rengo
- Paulina Rachid Novia de Oveja
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Brain Drain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brain Drain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brain Drain?
Brain Drain runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Brain Drain released?
Brain Drain was released on April 2, 1998.
Who directed Brain Drain?
Brain Drain was directed by Fernando Musa.
More films by Fernando Musa Who is in the cast of Brain Drain?
Brain Drain stars Ana María Picchio as Madre de Fideo, Manuel Callau as Novio de la madre de Fideo and Nicolás Cabré as Fideo, among 13 credited actors.
Does Brain Drain have a post-credit scene?
No. Brain Drain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Brain Drain in?
The original language of Brain Drain is Spanish.
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