

Pepe El Toro
1953-08-21 · 120 min · ★ 6.5
The simple life and the values of loyalty and solidarity of the poor people in the environment of professional boxing, is the plot of this film, where Pepe el Toro shows the effort and tragedies that are experienced in this profession.
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- Directors
- Ismael Rodríguez
- Production companies
- Producciones Rodriguez Hermanos
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Pedro InfantePepe "El Toro"
Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'Chachita
Amanda del LlanoAmalia
Irma DorantesLucha
Fernando SotoAntonio Feliciano de la Rosa
Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'Atita
Juan OrracaDon Pancho
Felipe MontoyaDelegado
Joaquín CorderoLalo Gallardo
Wolf RuvinskisBobby Galeana
Pedro ElviroAbogado (uncredited)
Pepe NavaPatrón de Feliciano (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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