Drama · Germany · 1988 · 1h 27m

Der Radfahrer von San Cristóbal

Director

Cast

René Baeza as Santiago Luz Jiménez as Mother Roberto Navarrete as Father Javier Maldonado as Picado Douglas Hübner as Hübner Amparo Noguera as Amparo

Crew

Siegrun Jäger — Editor Claus Bantzer — Original Music Composer Peter Lilienthal — Screenplay Antonio Skármeta — Screenplay

Synopsis

A cyclist decides to go for everything and win the 'Tour of Chile' Race, so he can finance the medical treatment for his ill mother with the prize. However, he must soon recognize that the sporting event is corrupted by commercial and marketing interests, in addition to the political goals of the military regime.

Mood & Themes

sports cyclism

Key Collaborators

Peter Lilienthal Director Siegrun Jäger Editor Claus Bantzer Original Music Composer Peter Lilienthal Screenplay Antonio Skármeta Screenplay

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