Toro Loco: Sangriento a.k.a. Toro Loco: Bloodthirsty is a 2015 Chilean black comedy action film directed and co-written by Patricio Valladares. It features a mixed cast of relatively well-known Chilean actors, including Francisco Melo, Constanza Piccoli, Simon Pesutic, Mauricio Pesutic, Cuentrejo.[1]
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| Directed by | Patricio Valladares |
| Written by | Patricio Valladares Andrea Cavaletto |
| Produced by | Cristóbal Braun Mesples Patricio Valladares George Von Knorring Cristián Yáñez Barbieri Francisco Melo |
| Starring | Francisco Melo Simon Pesutic Constanza Piccoli Cuentrejo Gonzalo Vivanco Daniel Antivilo Ignacio Muñoz Serge Francois Soto Mauricio Pesutic |
| Cinematography | Patricio Valladares |
| Edited by | Sebastian Sabelle Patricio Valladares |
| Music by | Rocco |
Production companies | Too Much Films Cbra Films Vallastudio Pictures |
| Distributed by | Event Film Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editA homeless man wanders the land in search of revenge for the murder of his son. This man is a legend, a hitman known as Toro Loco. He soon finds himself trapped in a city drowning in chaos, its people firmly in the grasp of a ruthless drug-peddling kingpin. With a clenched fist and his trademark six-shooter, Toro Loco must battle his way to the top, facing off against an army of tough guys to exact his revenge.[2]
Cast
edit- Francisco Melo as Toro Loco
- Constanza Piccoli as Siboney
- Simon Pesutic as Jano
- Serge Francois Soto as Uncle Daddy
- Cuentrejo as Cuentrejo
- Matias Lopez as Danilo Porrasito
- Gonzalo Vivanco as Domingo
- Daniel Antivilo as Viejito Pastero
- Mauricio Pesutic as Baldemar
- Francisco "Chapu" Puelles as Toro Loco's Son
- Ignacio Muñoz as Lady Caca
References
edit- ^ "First Look at TORO LOCO: SANGRIENTO (AKA TORO LOCO: BLOODTHIRSTY) | Twitch". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-18.
- ^ Martin, Peter. "Exclusive: TORO LOCO: BLOODTHIRSTY New Poster And Stills". TwitchFilm.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
Production
editThe filming began on July 24, 2014, in Chile, and ended in mid-August.
Festival awards
edit- Winner: Best Director, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre Film Festival (Argentina)
- Winner: Best Actor, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre Film Festival (Argentina)
Selected festivals
edit- 2015 Morbido Film Festival (Mexico)
- 2015 Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (Argentina)
Reception
editArsploitation Films has announced from Berlin (EFM) it has closed an all-rights North American deal for Chilean genre specialist Patricio Valladares’ action-comedy.[1]
External links
edit- Toro Loco Sangriento on Facebook
- Toro Loco Sangriento at IMDb
- Toro Loco Sangriento at Rotten Tomatoes
- ^ Kay, Jeremy. "Artsploitation snaps up Toro Loco: Bloodthirsty | News | Screen". Screen Daily. Retrieved 12 February 2015.