Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion (2023)
Higuita: El camino del Escorpión (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 30min
- Documentary, Sport
- 02 Nov 2023 (USA)
- Movie
From humble beginnings to football legend, the team traces the rise of Colombian René Higuita, from his iconic career to his personal controversies as he grow into the identity of "The Scorpion".
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Cast
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| Jorge Campos |
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| Rene Higuita | ... |
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Francisco Maturana |
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Luis Carlos Perea |
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| Carlos Valderrama |
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Directed by
| Luis Ara | ||
Written by
| Luis Ara | ... | () |
Produced by
| Luis Ara | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Diaz Loving | ... | executive producer |
| Bernardo Loyola | ... | executive producer |
| Virginia Méndez Balestié | ... | producer |
| Matilde Penadés Eiroa | ... | assistant producer |
Music by
| María Linares | ||
Cinematography by
| Juan Manuel Apolo | ||
| Fermin Turban | ||
Editing by
| Agustín Fagetti | ||
Editorial Department
| Andrea Blengini | ... | coordinator assistant |
| Mariana Franco | ... | assistant editor |
| Mauro Infante | ... | colorist assistant |
| Sebastian Rodriguez | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Daff Schneydher | ... | colorist |
Sound Department
| Alejandro Grillo | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Agustin Iragola | ... | sound designer |
| Federico Moreira | ... | sound director |
| Juan Pablo Patiño | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| SantiPé | ... | visual effects artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Felipe González | ... | assistant camera: documentary unit |
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- Netflix (2023) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
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Storyline
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Discover the life of René Higuita, the iconic goalkeeper of Colombia's national team in the 1990s, who revolutionized the position with his daring and unconventional style. In this documentary, he speaks for the first time about his humble beginnings, his friendship with Pablo Escobar, and his imprisonment for mediating in the release of a kidnapped girl. We delve into his life, his motivations, and the legendary "Scorpion Kick" that immortalized him in front of thousands of fans at the legendary Wembley Stadium in England. |
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