The Convict Patient (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Convict Patient is a documentary film directed by Alejandro Solar Luna, running about 90 minutes. “Behind every social movement, there is a man willing to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On February th 1970, Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente tried to assassinate the Mexican President to avenge the Tlatelolco massacre from October 2nd 1968, defying the most repressive regime in the contemporary Mexican history. Forty years later, this failed avenger survived the system´s disproportionate retaliation, only to wander Mexico City´s streets as a vagrant.
Who’s in it. The Convict Patient stars Carlos Francisco Castañeda de la Fuente as Himself, Fulgencio Blanco as Himself, Pedro Castañeda de la Fuente as Himself and Estela Irineo as Trabajadora Social, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Convict Patient page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Convict Patient (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Convict Patient change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Convict Patient?
- The Convict Patient stars Carlos Francisco Castañeda de la Fuente, Fulgencio Blanco, Pedro Castañeda de la Fuente, Estela Irineo and Gina Batista.
- When was The Convict Patient released?
- The Convict Patient was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.