Peculiar Attraction
Peculiar Attraction (Spanish: Atracción peculiar) is a 1988 Argentine film directed by Enrique Carreras. Starring Alberto Olmedo and Jorge Porcel.
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Spanish | Atracción peculiar |
Directed by | Enrique Carreras |
Written by | Juan Carlos Mesa |
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Cinematography | Victor Hugo Caula |
Edited by | |
Music by | Mike Rivas |
Distributed by | Aries Cinematográfica Argentina |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Argentina |
Language | Spanish |
This film, shot during the 1987/88 season in Mar del Plata, was the last one made by Alberto Olmedo. It was released on March 3, 1988. Two days later, on March 5, Alberto died in Mar del Plata.
Plot
Jorge Trolombatti (Porcel) is employed by Tevelunga magazine. The editorial director proposes writing an article about the influx of transvestites during the summer in Mar del Plata. In order to accomplish this, he recruits Alberto (Olmedo), a flamboyant photographer. The plan is for the two of them to blend in with the scene discreetly and create the most captivating article of the season. Although Jorge initially wants no part in this scheme, he is eventually coerced by his boss and reluctantly agrees.
Unbeknownst to Jorge and Alberto, two other colleagues from the same magazine are sent to keep an eye on their work. Upon arriving in Mar del Plata, a city known as the "Ciudad Feliz" or "Happy City," the story takes a humorous turn as unexpected and comical mishaps begin to unfold amidst the bustling summer season. As they delve deeper into the transvestite scene, Jorge and Alberto start to sense something peculiar, gradually building up to an action-packed and laughter-filled climax.
Cast
- Alberto Olmedo as Alberto
- Jorge Porcel as Jorge
- Pablo Codevila
- Judith Gabbani
- Adolfo García Grau
- Rodolfo Machado
- Adrián Martel
- Edgardo Mesa
- Fernando Olmedo
- Silvia Pérez
- Ignacio Quirós
- Ana María Ricci
- Beatriz Salomón
- Sergio Velazco Ferrero
- Tincho Zabala