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Cholo (1972): Cast

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Cholo is a 1972 film directed by Bernardo Batievsky, starring Hugo Sotil as Hugo Vega, Hernán Romero and Fernando Larrañaga. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Cholo (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cholo About?

The premise of Cholo without spoilers.

It follows Hugo, a young Andean Peruvian, whose return from a culturally rich European journey forces him to re‑examine his heritage and future. The experience broadens his perspective, challenging preconceptions. The film features the real Hugo Sotil, the celebrated 1970s Peruvian football star famously nicknamed “El Cholo.”

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Cast & crew

Cholo Cast & Characters

Hugo Sotil leads the cast as Hugo Vega, with Hernán Romero as Jaime and Fernando Larrañaga as Guillermo. Directed by Bernardo Batievsky; 7 actors are credited in all.

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The trailer of Cholo.

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FAQ

Cholo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Cholo?

Cholo runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Cholo released?

Cholo was released on May 18, 1972.

Who directed Cholo?

Cholo was directed by Bernardo Batievsky.

Who is in the cast of Cholo?

Cholo stars Hugo Sotil as Hugo Vega, Hernán Romero as Jaime and Fernando Larrañaga as Guillermo, among 7 credited actors.

Does Cholo have a post-credit scene?

No. Cholo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cholo in?

The original language of Cholo is Spanish.

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