Johnny One Hundred Pesos (1993) movie poster

Johnny One Hundred Pesos

1993 · 90 min · Director: Gustavo Graef-Marino

Johnny One Hundred Pesos (1993) is a crime film, directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino. It stars Armando Araiza and Patricia Rivera. The film is based on a true story. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.

Cast
Armando Araiza Armando Araiza Patricia Rivera Patricia Rivera Willy Semler Willy Semler Aldo Parodi Aldo Parodi R Rodolfo Bravo Sergio Hernández Sergio Hernández

What Johnny One Hundred Pesos Is About

In Santiago, seventeen-year-old Johnny attaches himself to four older men planning to rob a money-laundering office got up as a video shop. When it goes wrong the robbery turns into a long hostage siege and the whole thing goes out live; for the first time in Chile a crime is committed in front of millions of witnesses. Gustavo Graef-Marino’s first feature was built on a real incident and is counted among the earliest films to look directly at the tensions of the country after the dictatorship. Chile submitted it for the foreign film Oscar. The camera treats the distance between the victims and the audience as part of the case.

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What is Johnny One Hundred Pesos about?

In Santiago, seventeen-year-old Johnny attaches himself to four older men planning to rob a money-laundering office got up as a video shop. When it goes wrong the robbery turns into a long hostage siege and the whole thing goes out live; for the first time in Chile a crime is committed in front of millions of witnesses.

Where can I watch Johnny One Hundred Pesos?

Johnny One Hundred Pesos is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Johnny One Hundred Pesos?

Johnny One Hundred Pesos runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did Johnny One Hundred Pesos come out?

Johnny One Hundred Pesos was released in 1993.

Who directed Johnny One Hundred Pesos?

Johnny One Hundred Pesos was directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino.

Who stars in Johnny One Hundred Pesos?

Johnny One Hundred Pesos stars Armando Araiza, Patricia Rivera, Willy Semler, Aldo Parodi.

What is Johnny One Hundred Pesos's rating?

Johnny One Hundred Pesos holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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