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Beto Gianola Movies

1976  
 
Jorge (Jorge Porcel) has moved from the countryside to Buenos Aires, and has trained to become a private detective. On his very first assignment, three separate clients want exactly the same thing: protection for Sanguinetti (Jorge Martinez) during his trip to Bariloche. Sanguinetti has himself hired Jorge, and is travelling with his latest girlfriend. However, his fiancé and his mistress have also hired Jorge. When all three women wind up in the same hotel, the newly minted detective has to do some fancy footwork to keep his womanizing client safe. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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Starring:
Jorge PorcelLeonor Benedetto, (more)
 
1975  
 
This historical drama re-interprets and adapts its story from an episode in Argentine history which occurred in the 1830s when a provincial governor, Facundo Quiroga, was ambushed and killed by an exceptionally violent group of mercenary soldiers under the command of Santos Perez. The politics of that era, during which Argentina was ruled by the stern Juan Manuel de Rosas, are explored. Eventually, it is revealed that the men who hired Perez were the Renafe brothers. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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Starring:
Federico LuppiJose Maria Gutierrez, (more)
 
1969  
 
A young couple meet and engage in a brief but passionate love affair. The boy is unsure of his future, while the girl knows she must leave the home of her brutal and abusive step-father. After they part company, the boy is panic-stricken over his estrangement from the girl. He conducts a desperate search for her, eventually finding her talking to a soldier. The two ex-lovers talk about the situation, but the girl would rather remember a brief moment of happiness than risk what she feels would be a doomed relationship. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Ana Maria Picchio
 
1964  
 
This 1964 drama directed by Leonardo Favio was shown at the Latino Film Festival on August 13th, 1987 in New York. Polin (Diego Puente) is an impoverished street urchin in a child rehabilitation center. He escapes in to the squalid slums of Buenos Aires. Even in the deplorable living conditions, Polin finds temporary freedom and happiness away from the grim institution. Director Favio co-stars with Beto Gianola and Maria Vaner. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Beto GianolaLeonardo Favio, (more)