
The alcoholic Zapote discovers that his sister has to work at a cabaret to support him; when he tries to fix the situation, the police shut down the illegal business, and he ends up resorting to theft alongside his buddy 'El Flaco'.
Directed by Víctor Manuel Castro, Los rateros leans on a strong ensemble — Rafael Inclán, Manuel 'Flaco' Ibáñez, Pedro Weber 'Chatanuga' — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1989.
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A comedy that chronicles a chance encounter between Robert and a Chinese named Jun who wanders lost through the city of Buenos Aires in search of his uncle after being assaulted by a taxi driver and his henchmen.
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