Movie: "Tony Manero"
| Release Date: | Sep 2008 |
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| Genres: | Crime / Drama |
| Awards | 6 wins & 1 nomination |
| Runtime: | 97 min. |
| Cast: | Alfredo Castro (Raúl Peralta), Paola Lattus (Pauli) Héctor Morales (Goyo) Amparo Noguera (Cony) Elsa Poblete (Wilma) |
Storyline: Santiago de Chile, 1978.In the midst of the tough social context of Pinochets dictatorship, Raúl Peralta, a man in his fifties, is obsessed with the idea of impersonating Tony Manero, John Travoltas character in Saturday Night Fever.Raúl leads a small group of dancers regularly performing at a bar located in the outskirts of the city. Every Saturday evening, he unleashes his passion for the films music by imitating his idol. His dream of being recognized as a successful showbiz star is about to become a reality when the national television announces a Tony Manero impersonating contest. His urge to reproduce his idols likeness drives him to commit a series of crimes and thefts.In the meantime, his dancing partners, who are involved in underground activities against the regime, are persecuted by the governments secret police.Tony Manero is a story about loss of identity and obsession in the recent Chilean history.
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