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The Motorcycle Diaries

The Motorcycle Diaries

Drama3.7

Based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Guevara recounts adventures he and best friend Alberto Granado had while crossing South America by motorcycle in the early 1950s.Based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Guevara recounts adventures he and best friend Alberto Granado had while crossing South America by motorcycle in the early 1950s.

February 6, 2004 · Directed by Walter Salles

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

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How it's told
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What it feels like
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Gael García Bernal
Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna
Rodrigo de la Serna
Alberto Granado
Mercedes Morán
Celia de la Serna
Mía Maestro
Chichina Ferreyra
Jean Pierre Noher
Ernesto Guevara Lynch
Lucas Oro
Roberto Guevara
Marina Glezer
Celita Guevara
Sofia Bertolotto
Ana María Guevara
Franco Solazzi
Juan Martín Guevara
Ricardo Díaz Mourelle
Uncle Jorge
Gustavo Bueno
Dr. Hugo Pesce
Antonella Costa
Silvia

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