La Raulito (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1975, La Raulito is a drama film directed by Lautaro Murúa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of a real life fan of Boca Juniors football club, Mary Esher Duffau, who as a teenage girl adopted the identity of a man in order to survive on the streets of Buenos Aires. The film shows the teenage Raulito wandering between a reformatory for juvenile offenders, prison and psychiatric hospital. Raulito manages to escape, and finds work at Constitución railway station in Barrio Constitución. Raulito meets up with another street child and they become close friends. They both eventually manage to escape to Mar del Plata.
Who’s in it. La Raulito stars Marilina Ross as La Raulito, Duilio Marzio as Doctor, Jorge Martínez as Jorge and María Vaner as Prostitute, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, La Raulito has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Raulito page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Raulito tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Raulito (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Raulito change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Raulito worth watching?
- La Raulito holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Raulito?
- La Raulito stars Marilina Ross, Duilio Marzio, Jorge Martínez, María Vaner and Adriana Aizemberg.
- When was La Raulito released?
- La Raulito was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.