Cazatesoros

Cazatesoros
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHéctor Valdez
Written byJose Ramón Alamá
Produced byJose Ramón Alamá
StarringCarlos Alcántara
Franco Cabrera
CinematographyCamilo Soratti
Edited byMarcos Caraballo
Music bySergio J. Lacima
Production
companies
Bou Group
La Soga Producciones
Distributed byBF Distribution (Peru)
Disney+ (world-wide)
Release date
  • November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) (Peru)
Running time
110 minutes
CountriesDominican Republic
Peru
LanguageSpanish

Cazatesoros (lit. 'Treasure hunter') is a 2024 action adventure comedy film[1] directed by Héctor Valdez and written by Jose Ramón Alamá.[2] An international co-production between the Dominican Republic and Peru,[3] the film stars Carlos Alcántara and Franco Cabrera accompanied by Nashla Bogaert, Sergio Galliani and Patricia Barreto.[4]

Synopsis

A treasure hunter embarks on a search for a legendary treasure that belonged to explorer Christopher Columbus. Motivated by his mentor's dream, he embarks on a dangerous journey, where he unexpectedly finds an ally in a young man from the street, who becomes his apprentice as together they face the challenges of adventure.[5]

Cast

  • Carlos Alcántara as Clemente Mondego
  • Franco Cabrera as Arsenio Dumas
  • Nashla Bogaert as Celeste Vega
  • Sergio Galliani as Hassam
  • Patricia Barreto as Mona
  • Víc Gómez as Priest
  • Yasser Michelén as Juliano
  • Luinis Olaverria as Pancho
  • Gerardo Mercedes as Crow
  • Ramón García as Don Alfonso
  • Luis Eduardo 'Beto' Franco as Ramirez
  • Saul Molina as Martinez
  • Omar de la Cruz as Scorpion
  • Connie Chaparro as Mother
  • Patrick Gonzales as Kid
  • Attilia Boschetti as Old Lady

Release

It premiered on November 28, 2024, in Peruvian theaters,[6] and is scheduled to be launched worldwide on Disney+, becoming the third Peruvian film to be launched on the platform behind The Year of the Tiger and Welcome to Paradise.[7][8]

Reception

On its first day in theaters, the film attracted 2,000 viewers,[9] ending its first weekend with 10,000, ranking 9th.[10]

References

  1. ^ Luna, Jhon (2024-11-12). "Exestrella histórica de 'AFHS' protagoniza la nueva película de Disney: se filmó en R.D. y llegará a cines". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  2. ^ de la Fuente, Anna Marie (2023-11-21). "Bou Group Kicks Off Next Disney Pic, 'Cazatesoros,' in the Dominican Republic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  3. ^ Valenzuela, Lucero (2024-11-11). "'Cazatesoros', la nueva película de Disney que apuesta por el talento peruano: fecha de estreno y reparto". El Popular (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  4. ^ del Águila, Sonia (2024-11-12). ""Se estaba ahogando, pero no pidió detener la grabación": Carlos Alcántara comparte tensos momentos en la filmación de "Cazatesoros"". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  5. ^ Quispe, Harold (2024-10-26). "Carlos Alcántara y Franco Cabrera protagonizan 'Cazatesoros', la nueva película peruana de aventuras". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  6. ^ "Franco Cabrera y Carlos Alcántara emocionados por estreno de "Cazatesoros"". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2024-11-27. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  7. ^ "Cazatesoros será la segunda película peruana que estará disponible en Disney+". Diario Viral Arequipa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  8. ^ ""El año del tigre", la película para Disney de Carlos Alcántara, ya está en streaming". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2023-08-14. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  9. ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú Flojísimo arranque para la cinta nacional (coproducción dominicana) de aventuras "Cazatesoros" con apenas 2 mil espectadores en su día de estreno". X (Twitter).
  10. ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La naciona "Cazatesoros" acabó su fin de semana de estreno con 10 mil espectadores, puesto 9 del ránking general". X (Twitter).