Cassandro

Cassandro

2023 · 99 min · ES · R · 6.6 (47 votes)
Dir. Roger Ross Williams · Starring Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla de la Rosa, Joaquín Cosío, Raúl Castillo, El Hijo del Santo · Music Marcelo Zarvos

Changing the game, one match at a time.

Drama

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.

VIBE

A dazzling, electric ride through the world of Lucha Libre. It's a story of breaking barriers, finding your voice, and shining under the spotlight, all with a vibrant, celebratory spirit. Feel the energy and the heart of a true showman.

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