Padre Mugica (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, Padre Mugica is a documentary film directed by Gabriel Mariotto, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Biography of Carlos Mugica (1930-1974), an Argentine priest linked to the Movement of Priests for the Third World and to the popular struggles of Argentina in the 1960s and 1970s. Most of his community work took place in Villa 31 de Retiro, which unofficially bears his name. Due to his "option for the poor," embodied in active social activism and his political independence, he received criticism from all sectors, death threats, and various attacks and assassination attempts. He was ultimately shot and killed, and the crime was attributed to the "Triple A" (Argentine Anti-Communist Alliance).
Who’s in it. Padre Mugica stars Rubén Stella, Marilina Ross and Mario Firmenich.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Padre Mugica sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Padre Mugica page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padre Mugica (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Padre Mugica change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Padre Mugica worth watching?
- Padre Mugica holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Padre Mugica?
- Padre Mugica stars Rubén Stella, Marilina Ross and Mario Firmenich.
- When was Padre Mugica released?
- Padre Mugica was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.