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The Dancer and the Thief

Original title: El baile de la Victoria
  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.4K
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POPULARITY
92,186
11,982
The Dancer and the Thief (2009)
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With the advent of democracy in Chile, a general amnesty for prisoners of non violent crime is enacted. Angel Santiago, a young man determined to avenge the abuse he suffered in prison, goes... Read allWith the advent of democracy in Chile, a general amnesty for prisoners of non violent crime is enacted. Angel Santiago, a young man determined to avenge the abuse he suffered in prison, goes in search of the famous bank robber Vergara Grey, whose robberies have earned him a reput... Read allWith the advent of democracy in Chile, a general amnesty for prisoners of non violent crime is enacted. Angel Santiago, a young man determined to avenge the abuse he suffered in prison, goes in search of the famous bank robber Vergara Grey, whose robberies have earned him a reputation he'd leave back. His plan for a daring robbery is complicated by the magical presenc... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
92,186
11,982
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    • Director
      • Fernando Trueba
    • Writers
      • Antonio Skármeta(screenplay)
      • Fernando Trueba(screenplay)
      • Jonás Trueba(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Ricardo Darín
      • Abel Ayala
      • Miranda Bodenhofer
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Fernando Trueba
    • Writers
      • Antonio Skármeta(screenplay)
      • Fernando Trueba(screenplay)
      • Jonás Trueba(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Ricardo Darín
      • Abel Ayala
      • Miranda Bodenhofer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 13 nominations

    Videos1

    Tráiler [OV]
    Trailer 1:41
    Tráiler [OV]

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    Miranda Bodenhofer in The Dancer and the Thief (2009)
    Ricardo Darín in The Dancer and the Thief (2009)
    Miranda Bodenhofer in The Dancer and the Thief (2009)
    Abel Ayala and Miranda Bodenhofer in The Dancer and the Thief (2009)

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    Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín
    • Nicolás Vergara Grey
    Abel Ayala
    • Ángel Santiago
    Miranda Bodenhofer
    • Victoria Ponce
    Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil
    • Teresa Capriatti
    Julio Jung
    • Alcaide Santoro
    Mario Guerra
    • Wilson
    Marcia Haydée
    • Profesora Danza
    Luis Dubó
    Luis Dubó
    • Rigoberto Marín
    Luis Gnecco
    Luis Gnecco
    • Monasterio
    Mariana Loyola
    Mariana Loyola
    • Lili
    Gloria Münchmeyer
    Gloria Münchmeyer
    • Directora Teatro
    Gregory Cohen
    • Sergio Mendoza
    Catalina Guerra
    Catalina Guerra
    • Viuda
    Catalina Saavedra
    Catalina Saavedra
    • Madre Ángel
    Sergio Hernández
    Sergio Hernández
    • Don Charly
    Ernesto Malbran
    • Doctor Ortega
    Samantha Sánchez
    • Mujer Cine Porno
    Oscar Zimmermann
    • Don Tito
    • Director
      • Fernando Trueba
    • Writers
      • Antonio Skármeta(screenplay)
      • Fernando Trueba(screenplay)
      • Jonás Trueba(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Spain's official submission to 82nd Academy Award's Foreign Language in 2010.
    • Goofs
      When Nicolás and Ángel Santiago are fleeing in the taxi while singing "Como fue", another car can be seen overtaking them in the inside shot. Just a second later, in the outside shot, the car is gone.

    User reviews3

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    4/10
    The pace of the movie is so slow...
    Ricardo Darin is acknowledged as a great actor in Argentina. His popularity has raised from being another face in soups to become one of the leading stars on stage and in films. He has also chosen wisely every movie and role. El baile de la Victoria, on the other hand, seems to be a film too much influenced by the director's vision, don't letting most of the audience discover its charm. The movie seems -as obviously those followers of Trueba would disagree- dull and lacking any real substance. Text is also pointless and does not convey any big ideas regarding the historic themes approached. I did not finish viewing the film.
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    10
    • dmzoni
    • Feb 2, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2009 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El baile de la Victoria
    • Filming locations
      • Chile
    • Production company
      • Fernando Trueba Producciones Cinematográficas
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,865,915
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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