THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES (Theatrical Release Argentina 2004)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

The Motorcycle Diaries—authenticity marks this film—has a series of terrific scenes, presented one after another that defines the early 1950 South American decade. It’s merit lies in scenes like those of involving natives of Cuzco, Peru with dialogue that stems from very difficult life situations. The film runs about 126 minutes.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A young Che Guevara and friend travel through South America by motorcycle.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Walter Salles for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Robert Redford, Paul Webster, and Rebecca Yeldham for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Ernesto Guevara de la Serna (Gael Garcia Bernal), Alberto Granado (Rodrigo De la Serna), Chichina Ferreyra (Mia Maestro), Celia del la Serna (Mercedes Morán), Ernesto Guevara Lynch (Jean Pierre Noher), and Roberto Guevara (Lucas Oro).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s a terrific view of 1952 South America.

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Ben Meyers