The Poolboy (2011)
The Poolboy (2011), directed by José Guridi, starring Sebastián Badilla and Denise Rosenthal.
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The Latin lover makes a splash!
Synopsis
Gustavo Ortíz is a university student from a comfortable, middle class family who is forced to spend his summer vacation cleaning pools when his parents are struck down with financial problems. Ever the optimist, Gustavo soon realizes that his new job provides the perfect excuse to get closer to the girl of his dreams - his neighbor and former classmate, Nicole Ivanov.
- José GuridiCinematography, Director, Writer
- Gonzalo BadillaProducer
- Sebastián BadillaProducer, Writer
Trivia
- It premiered on March 17, 2011, a Thursday.
- It runs 1h32 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "El limpiapiscinas".
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesChile
- LanguagesSpanish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Sebastián Badilla
Gustavo Ortíz -
Denise Rosenthal
Nicole Ivanov -
Alejandra Fosalba
Gustavo's mother -
Pablo Zuñiga
Patricio Padilla -
Fernando Larraín
Nicole's Father - Juan Pablo Flores Gustavo's Father
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Ingrid Isensee
Josefina - Justin Page Felipe Rau
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Christian Sève
Tomás -
Silvia Novak
Ingrid -
Catalina Aguayo
Rita -
Fernando Godoy
Iñaki -
Felipe Avello
Vendor -
Pato Pimienta
Policeman 1 -
Natalia Valdebenito
Friend of the Family - Werne Núñez Friend of the Family
- Begoña Pessis Dominga
- Patricio Saavedra Camilla
- Ximena Wiesenfeld Ripley Saleswoman
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Crew
- José Guridi Cinematography
- José Guridi Director
- Gonzalo Badilla Producer
- Sebastián Badilla Producer
- José Guridi Writer
- Sebastián Badilla Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Poolboy about?
The Poolboy: Gustavo Ortíz is a university student from a comfortable, middle class family who is forced to spend his summer vacation cleaning pools when his parents are struck down with financial problems. Ever the optimist, Gustavo soon realizes that his new job provides the perfect excuse to get closer to the girl of his dreams…
Who directed The Poolboy?
The Poolboy was directed by José Guridi in 2011.
Who stars in The Poolboy?
The cast of The Poolboy includes Sebastián Badilla, Denise Rosenthal, Alejandra Fosalba, Pablo Zuñiga and Fernando Larraín.
How long is The Poolboy?
The Poolboy runs for 92 minutes, or 1h32.
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