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El Chata (2017): Cast

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El Chata is a 2017 drama directed by Gustavo Ramos Perales, starring Alexon Duprey as Samuel, Carlos Miranda and Modesto Lacen.

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El Chata (2017) movie poster
Released
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is El Chata About?

The premise of El Chata without spoilers.

After eight years in prison, Samuel returns to his old neighborhood, forcing him to confront unexpected circumstances and re-evaluate his passion for boxing. Much has changed; his former coach, Joe, is now training a promising new fighter named Víctor. To earn a chance at redemption in the ring and support his family, Samuel reluctantly agrees to become Víctor's sparring partner, a "chata." This is a story about individuals facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles and predetermined struggles.

El Chata Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • fight
  • boxing
  • boxer
  • 30 year old man
  • 30 year old
  • jail
  • prison
  • release from jail
  • ex convict
  • boy
  • motorboat
  • boat
+38 more
  • boxing club
  • man wears a tank top
  • reunion
  • female boxer
  • drinking beer
  • drinking from a bottle
  • sitting on stairs
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • male star appears shirtless
  • working class
  • poverty
  • former boxer
  • boxer as protagonist
  • barefoot female
  • barefoot male
  • camera shot of feet
  • camera shot of bare feet
  • camera shot of a man's bare feet
  • camera shot of a woman's bare feet
  • sleeping shirtless
  • sleeping in underwear
  • male wears underwear
  • male star appears in underwear
  • man wears shorts
  • man wears boxer shorts
  • drinking milk
  • athlete
  • athlete as protagonist
  • former athlete
  • seeking a job
  • telephone call
  • unemployed man
  • barn
  • new job
  • horse
  • boxing coach
  • coach
  • trainer
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Cast & crew

El Chata Cast & Characters

Alexon Duprey leads the cast as Samuel, with Carlos Miranda as Joe and Modesto Lacen as Papillón. Directed by Gustavo Ramos Perales; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gustavo Ramos Perales

One more film directed by Gustavo Ramos Perales: Pies en la arena.

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FAQ

El Chata FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of El Chata, each answered in a sentence.

When was El Chata released?

El Chata was released on September 1, 2017.

Who directed El Chata?

El Chata was directed by Gustavo Ramos Perales.

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Who is in the cast of El Chata?

El Chata stars Alexon Duprey as Samuel, Carlos Miranda as Joe and Modesto Lacen as Papillón, among 7 credited actors.

Does El Chata have a post-credit scene?

No. El Chata has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is El Chata in?

The original language of El Chata is Spanish.

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