A Ton of Luck

2006 1h 40m ES

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7.4

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6.4

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★7.4TMDB · 53★6.4IMDB · 958

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Synopsis

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The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the Government, they take it all for themselves instead. They desperate when realize that they're completely isolated because the bridge, the only way to return to civilization, has been blown up. Everything's ironic, almost surreal: These soldiers don't have food, water, or toilet paper, but they sleep on their dollar-ful bags. This discovery will change their lives forever, and will allow them to have everything they've dreamt about: some authority, power and respect, others help their families and have a no-longer poor life. Their big challenge: return to civilization and make their dreams come true.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Diego Cadavid
Lloreda
Marlon Moreno
Teniente Solorzano
Juan Sebastián Aragón
Venegas
Manuel José Chaves
Porras
Verónica Orozco
Dayana
Carolina Ramírez
Herlinda
Carolina Cuervo
Vicky Rueda

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rodrigo Triana
Writers: Jörg Hiller
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Argentina, Colombia

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Argentina, Colombia.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rodrigo Triana, shot by Sergio García. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Diego Cadavid and Marlon Moreno and Juan Sebastián Aragón carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0791150 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rodrigo Triana directs. Sergio García behind the camera. Produced in Argentina, Colombia. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Argentina, Colombia.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Rodrigo Triana, shot by Sergio García. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Diego Cadavid and Marlon Moreno and Juan Sebastián Aragón carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0791150 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.