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What Happened to Santiago

Original title: Lo que le pasó a Santiago
  • 1989
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
317
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What Happened to Santiago (1989)
SpanishComedyDramaRomance

Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become friends, even though she refuses to give out any personal information.Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become friends, even though she refuses to give out any personal information.Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become friends, even though she refuses to give out any personal information.

  • Director
    • Jacobo Morales
  • Writer
    • Jacobo Morales
  • Stars
    • Tommy Muñiz
    • Gladys Rodríguez
    • Johanna Rosaly
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    317
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jacobo Morales
    • Writer
      • Jacobo Morales
    • Stars
      • Tommy Muñiz
      • Gladys Rodríguez
      • Johanna Rosaly
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast41

    Tommy Muñiz
    • Santiago
    Gladys Rodríguez
    • Angelina
    Johanna Rosaly
    • Nereida
    René Monclova
    • Eddie
    Pedro Javier Muñiz
    • Jerry
    Jacobo Morales
    • Arístides Esquilín
    Claribel Medina
    • Irma
    Roberto Vigoreaux
    • Gerardo
    Jaime Bello
    • Executive
    Luz Minerva Rodríguez
    • Nun
    Joaquín Belgodere
    • Santiago (Child)
    Pedro Muñiz
    Pedro Muñiz
    • Airline Clerk
    Aurora Valladares
    • Horse Rider
    José Orraca
    • Theater Manager
    Amos Rosario
    • Assistant
    Manuel Méndez Ballester
    • Man
    Félix A. Muñiz
    • Chief
    Andrés Quiñones Vizcarrondo
    • Emilio
    • Director
      • Jacobo Morales
    • Writer
      • Jacobo Morales
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This is the only film from Puerto Rico to ever be nominated in the Best Foreign Language Motion Picture category.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (1990)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 1989 (Puerto Rico)
    • Country of origin
      • Puerto Rico
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Santiago, the Story of His New Life
    • Filming locations
      • San Juan, Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • Bacalao Inc.
      • Dios los Cría Inc.
      • Producciones Pedro Muñiz
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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