The Man Behind the Mask (2013)
Life is like a wrestling match, with time limit.
The 70th anniversary of the birth of El Santo and the wrestling debut of his son mark the starting point for which El Hijo del Santo will take us into his story. His family history goes beyond the ring through personal memories and records, and brings us closer to his childhood with a father who had a double identity, to the discovery of the hero at home, and the reasons for wanting to continue this legacy.
Director: Gabriela Obregon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Cast
- El Hijo del Santo - Self (archive footage)
- El Santo - Self (archive footage)
- Jacobo Zabludovsky - Self (archive footage)
- Jaime Maussan - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
- Gabriela Obregon (Screenplay)
Production: Echasa, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
wrestling, based on true story, masked man, el santo, pro wrestling, legacy, family legacy, lucha libre, mexican cinema, history and legacy, based on real person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Behind the Mask about?
- The 70th anniversary of the birth of El Santo and the wrestling debut of his son mark the starting point for which El Hijo del Santo will take us into his story. His family history goes beyond the ring through personal memories and records, and brings us closer to his childhood with a father who had a double identity, to the discovery of the hero at home, and the reasons for wanting to continue this legacy.
- Who directed The Man Behind the Mask?
- The Man Behind the Mask was directed by Gabriela Obregon.
- Who stars in The Man Behind the Mask?
- The Man Behind the Mask stars El Hijo del Santo, El Santo, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Jaime Maussan.
- How long is The Man Behind the Mask?
- The Man Behind the Mask has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Behind the Mask?
- The Man Behind the Mask is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Man Behind the Mask produced?
- The Man Behind the Mask was produced in Mexico.