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Padre Mugica

August 26, 1999 1h 26m

Originally released in 1999. Padre Mugica is a documentary film. directed by Gabriel Mariotto. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rubén Stella, Marilina Ross, and Mario Firmenich

Synopsis

Biography of Carlos Mugica (1930-1974), an Argentine priest linked to the Movement of Priests for the Third World and to the popular struggles of Argentina in the 1960s and 1970s. Most of his community work took place in Villa 31 de Retiro, which unofficially bears his name. Due to his "option for the poor," embodied in active social activism and his political independence, he received criticism from all sectors, death threats, and various attacks and assassination attempts. He was ultimately shot and killed, and the crime was attributed to the "Triple A" (Argentine Anti-Communist Alliance).

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 26, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Argentina Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Padre Mugica about?

Biography of Carlos Mugica (1930-1974), an Argentine priest linked to the Movement of Priests for the Third World and to the popular struggles of Argentina in the 1960s and 1970s. Most of his commu...

Who directed Padre Mugica?

Padre Mugica was directed by Gabriel Mariotto.

How long is Padre Mugica?

Padre Mugica has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Padre Mugica released?

Padre Mugica was released on August 26, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Padre Mugica?

The main cast of Padre Mugica includes Rubén Stella, Marilina Ross, Mario Firmenich.