Cholo (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1972, Cholo is a notable film directed by Bernardo Batievsky, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Hugo, a young Andean Peruvian man who begins to question his own roots and future after a trip across Europe, full of culture and knowledge without prejudices, opens his mind. Starring the real Hugo Sotil, one of the best and most successful Peruvian soccer players of the 70's, known as "El Cholo".
Who’s in it. Cholo stars Hugo Sotil as Hugo Vega, Nancy Cross as Olga, Marina Cajahuaringa as Marian and Milner Cajahuaringa as Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Cholo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cholo page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cholo (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cholo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cholo worth watching?
- Cholo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cholo?
- Cholo stars Hugo Sotil, Nancy Cross, Marina Cajahuaringa, Milner Cajahuaringa and Abuelo.
- When was Cholo released?
- Cholo was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.