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 (archive footage)
Alejandro MorenoSelf- Aarón Rodríguez ArellanoSelf
- TinieblasTinieblas el Gigante
- Tonina JacksonSelf
- Annabelle GutiérrezCatallina
Titina RomayTitina
David SilvaHuracán Ramírez without mask- Eduardo BonadaHuracán Ramírez with mask
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