Toss Me a Dime (1958)
Everyday the children of the neighborhood known as "Tire Dié", in the city of Santa Fe, wait for the train to ask for money, shouting "Tire dié!" (toss me a dime!) to the passengers. Considered the first survey-on-film in Latin America.
Director: Fernando Birri
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: September 27, 1958
Cast
- Guillermo Cervantes Luro
- María Rosa Gallo - (voice)
- Francisco Petrone - (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Oscar Kopp, Enrique Urteaga
Editing: Antonio Ripoll
Production: Instituto de Cinematografía de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toss Me a Dime about?
- Everyday the children of the neighborhood known as "Tire Dié", in the city of Santa Fe, wait for the train to ask for money, shouting "Tire dié!" (toss me a dime!) to the passengers. Considered the first survey-on-film in Latin America.
- Who directed Toss Me a Dime?
- Toss Me a Dime was directed by Fernando Birri.
- Who stars in Toss Me a Dime?
- Toss Me a Dime stars Guillermo Cervantes Luro, María Rosa Gallo, Francisco Petrone.
- How long is Toss Me a Dime?
- Toss Me a Dime has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Toss Me a Dime?
- Toss Me a Dime is a Documentary film.
- Where was Toss Me a Dime produced?
- Toss Me a Dime was produced in Argentina.