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El Topo(1970)
Status: Released
Date: 1970-12-18
70%
642 Votes
Time: 2h 5m
The definitive cult spaghetti western
Overview:
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico
Budget: $400,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Producciones Panicas
Movie: El Topo
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alejandro Jodorowsky
El Topo
Brontis Jodorowsky
Son of El Topo
David Silva
The Colonel
Juan José Gurrola
Maestro 2
Video Trailer El Topo
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El Topo - Official 4K Trailer | Alejandro Jodorowsky - Trailer
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