El perseguidor

The story of a saxophonist with delusions of persecution that is being destroyed little by little by means of alcohol, drugs and sex. A story by Cortázar inspired by the life of Charlie Parker, it shows a fragmented narration and remarkable formal aspects.

Cast

Inda Ledesma

as Alba

Sergio Renán

as Juan 'Johnny'

Zelmar Gueñol

as Bruno

Zulma Faiad

as Baby

Anadela Arzón

as Marta

María Rosa Gallo

as Irma

Rafael Cubas

Víctor Proncet

Chico Novarro

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