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El Topo
AdventureDramaWestern3.5
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
December 18, 1970 · Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky
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Alejandro Jodorowsky
El Topo
Brontis Jodorowsky
Son of El Topo
Mara Lorenzio
Marah / The Woman
David Silva
The Colonel
Paula Romo
Desconocida
Jacqueline Luis
Mujercita
Robert John
Adult Son of El Topo
Héctor Martínez
Maestro 1
Juan José Gurrola
Maestro 2
Víctor Fosado
Maestro 3
Agustín Isunza
Maestro 4
José Legarreta
Dying Man
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