The Supporter Explained

El Acompañamiento
Director:Carlos Orgambide
Producer:Carlos Orgambide
Starring:Carlos Carella
Franklin Caicedo
Haydée Padilla
María Rosa Gallo
Music:Mario Cosentino
Víctor Proncet
Cinematography:Eduardo Legaria
Editing:Óscar Esparza
Runtime:86 minutes
Country:Argentina
Language:Spanish

El Acompañamiento (English language:The Supporter) is a 1991 Argentine musical drama film directed and written by Carlos Orgambide. The musical was based on a play by Carlos Gorostiza.

Plot

The film is based on Tango music, an integral part of Argentine culture.

The 1991 film is an adaption of a play by the same name written by Carlos Gorostiza, one of the central figures in the Open Theatre movement of the early 1980s. The story revolves around the central character of Tuco, (portrayed by Carlos Carella) a singer who struggles to make his debut on television.

Release

The film debuted in Buenos Aires on 23 May 1991.

Cast

Release

The film was released on 6 August 1992, in Spain, and was released later in Argentina.

Awards