The Autograph

Release Date: 1984-02-25

Overview: The bandoneon player Daniel and the boxer Toni arrive independently from each other in a provincial town in Latin America where they are booked to perform at a folk festival. Both of them are completely apolitical but are forced by external circumstances to take a political position. Toni falls in love with the daughter of an influential attorney but has to keep his love a secret. Meanwhile, Daniel learns about the atrocities committed by the Junta from the town’s residents.

Rating: 6 / 10

Cast

Juan José Mosalini

as Daniel Galvan, the singer

Ángel Del Villar

as Tony Basilio Rocha, the boxer

Anna Larreta

as Ana Gallo, daughter

Hanns Zischler

as Lieutenant Suarez

Nikolaus Dutsch

as Sanchez, barrier guard