Tony Manero

Tony Manero is a gripping drama that delves into the dark side of obsession and the oppressive reign of Augusto Pinochet in 1970s Chile. The film follows Raúl Peralta, a man consumed by his desire to embody Tony Manero, John Travolta's iconic character from Saturday Night Fever. As he dedicates himself to perfecting his dance moves and mannerisms, Raúl commits a series of crimes and thefts in his pursuit of stardom. Meanwhile, his friends, who are involved in clandestine activities against Pinochet's regime, face persecution from the government's secret police. With raw, hand-held camerawork and extreme close-ups. Tony Manero is a tense and thrilling ride that explores the dark corners of human nature and the corrupt society in which it flourishes.

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