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El Topo (1970)

★ 7.2Not Rated125 minDirector: Alejandro Jodorowsky

1970 film

El Topo (Spanish: [el ˈto.po], "The Mole") is a 1970 Mexican acid Western film written, scored, directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky. Characterized by its bizarre characters and occurrences, use of maimed and dwarf performers, and heavy doses of Judeo-Christian symbolism and Eastern philosophy, the film is about El Topo—a violent, black-clad gunfighter played by Jodorowsky—and his quest for enlightenment.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is El Topo about?
El Topo (1970) — El Topo decides to confront warrior masters on a transformative desert journey he begins with his six-year-old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man. El Topo (the mole) claims to be God, while dressed as a gun-slinger in black, riding a horse through a mystical
Is El Topo based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is El Topo scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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