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Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.6K
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Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020)
Every day for decades, extravagant Puerto Rican astrologer, psychic, and gender nonconforming legend Walter Mercado charmed the world with his televised horoscopes. Equal parts Oprah, Liberace, and Mr. Rogers, Walter reached over 120 million viewers at his peak, enthralling the Latin world with sequined capes, opulent jewelry and horoscopes that shared a message of love and hope to his devoted viewers. Then, he mysteriously disappeared. 'Mucho Mucho Amor' captures Walter's final two years, when the pioneering icon grappled with aging and his legacy, and prepared for one last star-studded spectacle.
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Every day for decades, Walter Mercado — the iconic, gender non-conforming astrologer — mesmerized 120 million Latino viewers with his extravagance and positivity.Every day for decades, Walter Mercado — the iconic, gender non-conforming astrologer — mesmerized 120 million Latino viewers with his extravagance and positivity.Every day for decades, Walter Mercado — the iconic, gender non-conforming astrologer — mesmerized 120 million Latino viewers with his extravagance and positivity.

  • Directors
    • Cristina Costantini
    • Kareem Tabsch
  • Stars
    • Walter Mercado
    • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    • Eugenio Derbez
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Cristina Costantini
      • Kareem Tabsch
    • Stars
      • Walter Mercado
      • Lin-Manuel Miranda
      • Eugenio Derbez
    • 61User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Walter Mercado
    Walter Mercado
    • Self
    Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda
    • Self - Actor - Playwright
    Eugenio Derbez
    Eugenio Derbez
    • Self - Actor
    Raul de Molina
    Raul de Molina
    • Self - Host - El Gordo y La Flaca
    Tony Hernandez
    • Self - Radio Producer
    Curly Velasquez
    • Self - Actor - Influencer
    Maria Gladys Garcia
    • Self - Curly's Abuela
    Carmen Mercado
    • Self - Walter's Niece
    Charito Mercado
    • Self - Walter's Niece
    Bobby Gilardi
    • Self - Bartender - Ariete
    Nydia Caro
    • Self - Singer
    Mauricio Zeilic
    • Self - Television Host
    Willy Acosta
    Willy Acosta
    • Self - Walter's Assistant
    Ivonne Benet Mercado
    • Self - Walter's Niece
    Betty Benet Mercado
    • Self - Walter's Niece
    Danette Benet Mercado
    • Self - Walter's Niece
    Aida Benet Mercado
    • Self
    Bill Bakula
    • Self - Former Manager
    • Directors
      • Cristina Costantini
      • Kareem Tabsch
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    10maryskywalker11

    Lovely surprise!

    Growing up as an Anglo woman in South Carolina, Walter was not a household name for me. But I was intrigued by his story and watched this documentary with my mom! Neither of us had any expectations and both truly enjoyed this film! Very well done and highly intriguing.

    What a wonderful way to honor the legacy of such an iconic character who seemed to truly love life. I highly recommend this documentary!
    10juanpablosegundo

    Never cared about him,but I was enthralled with this documentary

    Walter is an icon in Puerto Rico, but I didn't grow up there so he was just a distant name to me while growing up. However, I gave this film a chance, and was moved by the simplicity of his message, and how intertwined he was in puerto rican life... Very entertaining and moving documentary, total surprise
    10galuwatra

    Refreshingly Positive!

    I did not know a great deal about Walter Mercado. I am so grateful to have found this documentary, on Netflix. It is just a beautiful story of the life of a beautiful, artful soul. I wish, for every unique child to be loved & supported the way Walter's mother did. Every person interviewed seemed to say that he made them feel special, positive, important & uplifted. What a gift!
    10alexandras1304

    Iconic.

    I grew up seeing this fabulous icon on the television regularly, whether it was at my mom's, my abuelita's, or my tia's - all Hispanic children knew who he was. This documentary flawlessly depicted the loving, radiant, positive person that Walter Mercado was. May his legacy and philosophy continue on for ages.
    spyderalley

    Netflix headline "He Vanished" is misleading.

    I had never heard of him but love his sweet heart and kindness! I kept waiting for when he was abducted or something! He wasn't, he is awesome and had a great life with some bad things along the way. Worth watching for sure!!

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      In Brazil the film is called "Ligue djá", because of the way he said "call now", with strong accent, in his 0900 hotline TV advertisement, from which he is best known in thar country.
    • Quotes

      Interviewer: Would you describe this era of your life as being in semi-retirement?

      Walter Mercado: No, never. I will never retire. What are you talking about retire? I'm going to die with my boots on.

      [laughs]

      Walter Mercado: What are you saying, retire? I'm full of energy. I'm twenty years old and I began a new journey in the life of a hero.

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Mucho Mucho Amor: Walter Mercado Efsanesi
    • Production companies
      • Muck Media
      • Key Rat
      • Topic Studios
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      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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