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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Thriller
Votes26
DirectorÁlvaro Brechner
WritersÁlvaro Brechner, Juan Carlos Onetti, Gary Piquer
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBad Day to Go Fishing
About Bad Day to Go Fishing
Jacob van Oppen, the former strongest man on earth, and his manager Orsini, who calls himself "the Prince", make a good living by traveling around small South American towns and organizing wrestling exhibitions. Arriving in Santa Maria, they are met with uncommon enthusiasm, the local newspaper wants to sponsor the fight, helping hands placard the town with posters, and an open call is made for a worthy adversary. Ever so resourceful, Orsini knows how to find the right combatant, but fishing in Santa Maria could lead to a bigger catch than he'd hoped for.
Directed by Álvaro Brechner, Bad Day to Go Fishing leans on a strong ensemble — Gary Piquer, Jouko Ahola, Antonella Costa — 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 drama titles of 2009.
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