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Crónicas  (2004)

Crónicas
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
Crónicas

A man with a secret forms an uneasy alliance with an opportunistic reporter in this drama from Mexico. Manolo Bonilla (John Leguizamo) is a broadcast journalist for a Latin-American tabloid television series who has been sent to Ecuador to cover the funeral services of three children who fell victim to a mass murderer known as "the Monster of Babahoyo." Shortly after Bonilla finishes interviewing a young mourner, the child is struck by a car driven by Vinicio Cepeda (Damián Alcázar), a traveling salesman who pedals bibles. The crowd assembled to pay their respects flies into a rage, pulling Cepeda from his car and nearly killing him. Bonilla's intervention ends up saving Cepeda's life, but the reporter is ashamed to admit that he and his cameraman didn't break through the crowd to save the driver, but in hopes of getting a better shot of those beating him. Cepeda is jailed for manslaughter, and when Bonilla visits him behind bars, he shares some unexpected news with the reporter -- he claims to know the identity of "the Monster of Babahoyo," and also knows where the killer has buried other victims. Cepeda is willing to share this information if Bonilla can help get him out of jail, but instead of handing the information to the police, Bonilla decides to investigate himself, certain that another scoop on the case will boost his ratings and his career. Crónicas was screened as part of the "Un Certain Regard" series at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide


Crónicas Trivia

Who played Manolo Bonilla in the movie Crónicas?
John Leguizamo played Manolo Bonilla in the movie Crónicas

Who played Marisa in the movie Crónicas?
Leonor Watling played Marisa in the movie Crónicas

Who played Vinicio Cepeda in the movie Crónicas?
Damian Alcazar played Vinicio Cepeda in the movie Crónicas

Who played Iván in the movie Crónicas?
Jose Maria Yazpik played Iván in the movie Crónicas

Who played Victor in the movie Crónicas?
Alfred Molina played Victor in the movie Crónicas

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