The Amateur (1999)

6.4/10 94 min

Overview

On the outskirts of a provincial town, Pajaro is determined to enter the Guinness Book of Records by breaking the longest bike-ride record. He rides around the fountain in the square with the help of his friend, Lopecito. He is willing to face many challenges, in attaining this new record. Will this race open the path to love for him, and for his redemption?

Cast

Mauricio Dayub

Alfonso 'Pájaro' Romero

Vando Villamil

Lopecito

Arturo Goetz

Concejal

Óscar 'Cacho' Espíndola

Intendente Pascual Giordano

Mirta Wons

Japobesa

Juan Verdaguer

Filemón Albarracín

Roly Serrano

Bombarda

Darío Grandinetti

Funcionario municipal

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