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Nacho Libre (2006)

12A 92 min  -  Comedy | Family | Sport  -   16 June 2006 (USA)
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Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler).

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Jared Hess
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Black ...
Ana de la Reguera ...
Héctor Jiménez ...
Darius Rose Darius Rose ...
Chancho (as Darius A. Rose)
Moises Arias ...
Diego Eduardo Gomez Diego Eduardo Gomez ...
Carlos Maycotte Carlos Maycotte ...
Richard Montoya Richard Montoya ...
Cesar Gonzalez Cesar Gonzalez ...
Ramses (as Cesar Gonzalez 'Silver King')
Rafael Montalvo Rafael Montalvo ...
Julio Sandoval Julio Sandoval ...
Ventura 'Tigre Hispano' Lahoz Ventura 'Tigre Hispano' Lahoz ...
Felipe Jesus 'Terror Chino' Hernandez Felipe Jesus 'Terror Chino' Hernandez ...
Enrique Muñoz Enrique Muñoz ...
Carla Jimenez ...
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Storyline

Nacho (Black) is a monastery cook, who spends his day feeding orphans and being overlooked by the monastery. When Sister Encarnación (Reguera) arrive at the monastery, Nacho realises that the only way to win her affection and to save the children, will be by competing as a Luchador wrestler. Written by FilmFanUK  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Lucha Libre | Wrestling | Nun | Mexico | Nun's Habit  | See more »

Taglines:

He's nacho average hero

Genres:

Comedy | Family | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some rough action, and crude humor including dialogue See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

O maskoforos palaistis See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$28,309,599 (USA) (18 June 2006) (3070 Screens)

Gross:

$80,197,993 (USA) (3 September 2006)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Ramses is portrayed by Cesar Gonzalez, a real life luchador best known as Silver King, a second generation luchador who is the son of lucha libre legend Dr. Wagner. He is also the brother fellow luchador Dr. Wagner Jr. and the uncle of the recently debuted Dr. Wagner III. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Ignacio and Esqueleto are at the party, Esqueleto is eating corn on the cob. When Candidia approaches Esqueleto by the case full of dolls, the corn is gone, and then later reappears. See more »

Quotes

Esqueleto: [to Ramses] I think me and my friend are ready to go pro!
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Connections

Referenced in Kung Fu Panda (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hieremiae Prophetae Lamentationes"
by Manuel de Zumaya
Arranged by Craig H. Russell
Performed by Chanticleer
Courtesy of Teldec Classic International GmbH
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing See more »