La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano (2024)
Lucha libre is part of Mexican culture, but how did something that was shown in circuses and fairs become a cinematic genre? Join us to learn about this trajectory.
Top billed cast
Luciano de MirandaNarration
El SantoSelf
Blue DemonBlue Demon (self)
Aarón Rodríguez ArellanoMil Máscaras (self)
TinieblasTinieblas el Gigante
Tonina JacksonSelf
Annabelle GutiérrezCatallina
Titina RomayTitina
David SilvaHuracán Ramírez without mask
Eduardo BonadaHuracán Ramírez with mask
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