The Mudboy (2007)

Police try to hunt down a serial killer in 1912 Buenos Aires.

Director:

Jorge Algora

Writers:

Jorge Algora, Christian Busquier

Stars:

Maribel Verdú, Daniel Freire, César Bordón

10 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maribel Verdú	...	Estela
Daniel Freire	...	Comisario Petrie
César Bordón	...	Octavio
Chete Lera	...	Doctor Soria
Juan Ciancio	...	Mateo
Abel Ayala	...	Cayetano
Roly Serrano	...	Pedro Blas (as Rolly Serrano)
Sergio Boris	...	Palacios
Oscar Alegre	...	Valentín
Jonathan Gruber	...	Roque Muñiz
Nicolás Torcanowsky	...	Arturo Larrondo
Emilio Bardi	...	Fiore Godino
Shahir Jaller	...	Jesualdo Cocuozzo
Mario Moscoso	...	Benito Lupoff
Guillermo Parodi	...	Pascual Estévez

Storyline

Police try to hunt down a serial killer in 1912 Buenos Aires.

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Plot Keywords:

dead body of a child | red herring | violence | murder spree | shot to death | 

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Taglines:

Inspirada en hechos reales. [Inspired by true events.]

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Godino is shown killing only one boy. This is due to the fact that this was the only crime the police had evidence of his guilt, although he confessed having murdered other children.

User Reviews

Argentinian child murderer

This film tells the story of a series of murders based on the real case of "el Petiso Orejudo" in Argentina in the early part of the 20th century. It's filmed from the point of view of another child, who has the visions of the murders. Or is he the real killer? Maribel Verdu is understated in her portrayal of a poor woman in a chauvinistic society trying to cope with a jealous lover and son who's claims are suspicious to say the least. Abel Ayala is excellent in his role as a pathetic kid born into misery and poverty.

On the whole a fine film, good actors and an interesting story, well directed make for a good watch as the story develops to it's tragic end.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Argentina Spain

Language:

Spanish Gallegan Catalan

Release Date:

18 May 2007 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Mudboy

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$332,705

Company Credits

Production Co:

Patagonik Film Group, Adivina Producciones S.L., Castelao Producciones

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1