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El Sheik del Calvario

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.

Release Date

October 6, 1983

Status

Released

Original Title

El Sheik del Calvario

Runtime

28min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish