El Sheik del Calvario
Oct 06, 1983 · 28m
Director
Gerardo LaraOverview
Inspired by the life of Toluca-born boxer Ernesto Barrera, who became the national flyweight champion in 1960. It portrays the meteoric career, rapid rise, and tragic downfall of the fighter, from his impoverished childhood and early days in boxing to his death in 1983, brought about by alcoholism.
Cast of El Sheik del Calvario
Crew of El Sheik del Calvario
Gerardo LaraDirector, Editor, Writer
Enrique EstevezWriter, Producer- Salvador HernandezProducer
- Jorge GómezDirector of Photography
- Antonio ValenzuelaEditor
- Gerardo MorónLighting Artist
- Jorge OrtegaStill Photographer, Assistant Camera
- Esvon GamalielAssistant Director, Dressing Prop, Set Designer
- Miguel A. VelazquezSound
- Gustavo MartínezAssistant Sound Engineer
About El Sheik del Calvario
What is El Sheik del Calvario about?
Inspired by the life of Toluca-born boxer Ernesto Barrera, who became the national flyweight champion in 1960. It portrays the meteoric career, rapid rise, and tragic downfall of the fighter, from his impoverished childhood and early days in boxing to his death in 1983, brought about by alcoholism.
When was El Sheik del Calvario released?
El Sheik del Calvario was released on October 6, 1983.
How long is El Sheik del Calvario?
El Sheik del Calvario runs 28 minutes.
Who directed El Sheik del Calvario?
El Sheik del Calvario was directed by Gerardo Lara.
Who is in the cast of El Sheik del Calvario?
The cast of El Sheik del Calvario includes Oscar Ezqueda (Ernesto Barrera), Cony Jaimes, Salvador Hernández, Antonio Zimbron and Ignacio Vidal.