Overview

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.

Cast

Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla de la Rosa, Joaquín Cosío, Raúl Castillo, El Hijo del Santo, Bad Bunny, Gigántico

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What is "Cassandro" about?

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.

When was "Cassandro" released?

Cassandro was released in 2023.

Who stars in "Cassandro"?

The cast includes Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla de la Rosa, Joaquín Cosío.