Movie

El Polaquito

“First you have to know how to suffer, then love, then leave.”

★ 6.8(44)20031h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Juan Carlos Desanzo
Release date: 2003-10-09
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Argentina
Studio: Alma Alta International Pictures

About El Polaquito

El Polaquito is a 2003 movie in the Drama and Action genres, directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo, starring Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer and Fernando Roa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch El Polaquito in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.

Cast

Abel Ayala

El Polaquito

Marina Glezer

La Pelu

Fernando Roa

El Vieja

Roly Serrano

El Rengo

Víctor Hugo Carrizo

Drugstore's sales man

Osvaldo Sanders

Fabián Arenillas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch El Polaquito in Australia?+

El Polaquito is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is El Polaquito on Netflix?+

El Polaquito is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is El Polaquito?+

El Polaquito has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in El Polaquito?+

El Polaquito stars Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa, Roly Serrano and Víctor Hugo Carrizo.

When did El Polaquito come out?+

El Polaquito is a 2003 movie directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.

What genre is El Polaquito?+

El Polaquito is Drama and Action film.

Who directed El Polaquito?+

El Polaquito was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.