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El Angel

Original title: El ángel
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
12K
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Lorenzo Ferro in El Angel (2018)
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The angelic face of Carlos, a 17-year-old teenager, hides a dark facet of robberies, lies and murders.The angelic face of Carlos, a 17-year-old teenager, hides a dark facet of robberies, lies and murders.The angelic face of Carlos, a 17-year-old teenager, hides a dark facet of robberies, lies and murders.

  • Director
    • Luis Ortega
  • Writers
    • Luis Ortega
    • Rodolfo Palacios
    • Sergio Olguín
  • Stars
    • Lorenzo Ferro
    • Cecilia Roth
    • Luis Gnecco
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Luis Ortega
    • Writers
      • Luis Ortega
      • Rodolfo Palacios
      • Sergio Olguín
    • Stars
      • Lorenzo Ferro
      • Cecilia Roth
      • Luis Gnecco
    • 43User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Lorenzo Ferro
    Lorenzo Ferro
    • Carlos
    Cecilia Roth
    Cecilia Roth
    • Aurora
    Luis Gnecco
    Luis Gnecco
    • Héctor
    Malena Villa
    Malena Villa
    • Gemelas
    Chino Darín
    Chino Darín
    • Ramón
    Marcelo Cancemi
    • Preceptor
    Mercedes Morán
    Mercedes Morán
    • Ana María
    Daniel Fanego
    Daniel Fanego
    • José
    Julia Perette
    • Señora Aspiradora
    Sergio Seguel
    • Señor Sin Pierna
    • (as Sergio Enrique Seguel)
    Mario Aitel
    • Dueño Casona San Isidro
    Verónica Yahari
    • Empleada Casa Quinta
    • (as Verónica Marlene Verón Yahari)
    Solange Veneziani Cardozo
    • Recepcionista Hotel
    Rubén Esquivel
    • Linyera Hotel…
    William Prociuk
    William Prociuk
    • Federica
    Jorgelina Airaldi
    • Chica Amiga Federica
    Diego Echegoyen
    • Barman Boliche
    Fernando Noy
    • Travesty Noy
    • Director
      • Luis Ortega
    • Writers
      • Luis Ortega
      • Rodolfo Palacios
      • Sergio Olguín
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews43

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    6foxtografo

    Unfortunately, Ferro was the weak point of the movie

    ...which annoyed me, because the production, cinematography and direction are amazing. Ferro didn't feel natural speaking, apparently everyone thinks he's pretty and provably that's attractive in an actor and main role (even if he doesn't look much like the real life Carlos Puch), but his lines felt very forced and sounded very unnatural, it's more noticeable if you understand the original language and Argentinian accent. I understand Carlos Puch is an absolute psychopath (excuse me if it's not the exact technical medical definition of what he is, but you get what I mean) and being inexpressive and lack of emotion in extreme situations could be part of his personality, but when Ferro is trying to act "normal" and talking to family or friends he looks and sounds very unconvincing. Still, besides this few scenes when I didn't like Ferro's performance, the movie is very well produced and I did enjoy it very much. There's also the fact that a couple of his worst crimes were left untold in the movie, which is weird, as they would have added a lot of weight and define better how bizarre and sinister Carlos is. Still, good movie, but because of (in my opinion, of course) the main role's bad casting, I have to lower my score quite a bit.
    7saraccan

    Sugar coated criminal bio

    It has an exceptional cinematography and captures the details of 1970s superbly. Costumes, make-up, hairstyles, it feels very real. They paid very close attention to small details to really take you into that time period. It portrays this criminal in a loveable and almost cute way which forces the viewer have this interesting conflict while watching which you may not have had if this was a documentary.

    The true story of 17-year-old baby faced killer Carlos "Angel" Puch.
    6hdirenzo

    It is difficult to accept this version of Robledo Puch

    First of all, the film is very good if we talk about filmmaking. It is slow, and somehow this Works against. The acting is amazing, every actor is wonderfull. But come on...we know who this serial killer was, in this film he is too humorous and funny....couldn't accept this aspect of the film.
    9mauriciotoso

    Such a great argetinian movie

    The narrative and the musical sequences are great. Every actor do a perfect job, Peter Lanzani and Lorenzo Ferro are the best of the movie.
    9MadamWarden

    HELL'S ANGEL

    A cracking movie. Almost unbelievable that it's a loosely based biographical account of a real psychopath. Ferro as the evil angelic killer is superb. The sets, costumes, cinematography are all top drawer and add to the crazed nature of the movie. You feel that you are actually in his head.

    The casual murders are chilling in their understatement. The sexual subtext bubbles underneath the entire journey but never intrudes.

    This is a stylish, clever and very absorbing insight into a psychotic killer's mind.

    Wow!

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    • Trivia
      In real life, Carlos Robledo Puch is the longest-serving prisoner in Argentina, having spent more than 45 years in jail.
    • Goofs
      Almost at the end of the film, Carlitos paid at the kiosk for a bunch of cigarettes and some sweets with a 10 Argentinian pesos bill, but that currency didn't appear until the 90s.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Carlos: Are people crazy? Does anybody consider the chance to be free? Going wherever you want; however you want. We all have a destiny. I am a natural-born thief. I don't believe in "this is yours, and this is mine".

    • Connections
      Features Disorder in the Court (1936)
    • Soundtracks
      El Extraño del Pelo Largo
      Performed by La Joven Guardia

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Argentina
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El Ángel
    • Filming locations
      • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • El Deseo
      • Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA)
      • Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,608
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,348
      • Nov 11, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,604,680
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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