Cassandro, 2023. Directed by Roger Ross Williams. Starring Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Mark Vasconcellos, Andrea Pazmino, Yavor Vesselinov, Joaquín Cosío, Bad Bunny, Raúl Castillo, Perla de la Rosa, Emily Van Raay, Julieta Ortiz, Yaliza Burgos, Ronald Gonzales-Trujillo, Silvana Jakich, Sofía Félix, Robert Salas, Cinthya Hernández, Gigántico, Carmen Ledesma, and Jorge Andrés Zerecero. SYNOPSIS: Follows […]
Gael García Bernal is the Liberace of Lucha Libre in Cassandro trailer
Prime Video has released a poster and trailer for the director Roger Ross Williams’ biographical drama Cassandro. Based on the true story of Saúl Armendáriz (played by Gael García Bernal), a gay wrestler or exótico from El Paso, the film follows his journey from his amateur career to his rise to stardom as the luchador […]
Movie Review – Cassandro, the Exotico! (2018)
Cassandro, the Exotico!, 2018. Directed by Marie Losier. Starring Cassandro. SYNOPSIS: An intimate portrait of one of Mexico’s most famous “exotico” wrestlers as he grapples with the dying days of his illustrious career in the ring. Professional wrestling in Mexico is a layered and complex world of traditions, pageantry and incredible athletic talent. Everyone is […]
