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El Topo  (1971)

El Topo
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El Topo

This violent and allegorical Mexican western attracted a cult following in its day. It is the story of El Topo, a gunslinger who sets out for revenge against the outlaws who slew his wife. He ends up getting his revenge and saving the life of a woman who is being terrorized by bandits. She leads El Topo (which means "the Mole" in English) on a search for the region's top four gunfighters. But before they set off, Topo leaves his young son in a monastery. He and the woman hook up with another female and begin their search. During one battle, El Topo is wounded and the women leave him to die. His comatose body is found by a strange group of cave dwelling people who take him to their subterranean home. He does not wake up for many years. When he does, he is enlisted to help the clan dig an escape tunnel. Later they come to a tiny town where the residents belong to a weird religious cult and El Topo's son has become a monk. The townsfolk are terrorized by a sadistic sheriff. When the clan members come into the town, the stage is set for a blood-soaked tragedy. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


El Topo Trivia

Who played El Topo in the movie El Topo?
Alejandro Jodorowsky played El Topo in the movie El Topo

Who played Son Of El Topo (as a boy) in the movie El Topo?
Brontis Jodorowsky played Son Of El Topo (as a boy) in the movie El Topo

Who played Bandit 1 in the movie El Topo?
Alfonso Arau played Bandit 1 in the movie El Topo

Who played Bandit 2 in the movie El Topo?
Jose Luis Fernandez played Bandit 2 in the movie El Topo

Who played Bandit 4 in the movie El Topo?
Gerardo Cepeda played Bandit 4 in the movie El Topo

Who played Bandit 5 in the movie El Topo?
Rene Barrera played Bandit 5 in the movie El Topo

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