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The Gazelle's Dance

The Gazelle's Dance

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The Gazelle's Dance

2018

1h 30m

5.0(4 votes)

Comedy

Overview

As a soccer star back in the day, Eugenio used to be known as “The Gazelle” for his speed and dexterity in the field. He retired young, unable to score a trophy. Now 72 and living in a retirement home, Eugenio is determined to win a dance contest with the help of his partner Carmen and his openly gay instructor Daniel.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Marco Antonio Calvo Coronado

Eugenio

Vicky Montero

Carmen

Patricio Arenas

Daniel

Álvaro Marenco

Álvaro Marenco

Alejandro

María José Callejas

Marina

Mariano Gonzalez

Víctor

Arabella Salaverry

Yolanda

Jaime Hernández

Rafa

Sandra Ribas

Tina

Marlene Dachner Ciranovich

Maritza

Creative team

Directed by: Iván Porras
Written by: Enrique Pérez Him
Iván Porras
Produced by: Andrés Kaiser
Marcela Esquivel Jiménez

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