Kargus (1981) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1981, Kargus is a comédie film directed by Juan Miñón.

What it’s about. A series of vignettes is woven into a larger story in this first film to be written and directed by Juan Minon and Miguel A. Trujillo. A writer who works in a bookshop to earn a living meets a wealthy American named Kargus looking for talent to ensconce in his projected art colony in the Gilbert Islands. In order to convince the American to take him on as a good prospect, the writer promotes his own stories -- the vignettes seen in the film. One story is about a young man trying to impress his girlfriend with his new car, a car he indirectly borrowed from a rental agency. His efforts to hide the rental sign on top of the car lead to various comical posturings. Other vignettes are from the era of the Spanish Civil War, including one about two people trying to survive by hunting cats and killing them to sell to butchers. Another vignette shows pro-Franco activists eradicating anti-Franco graffiti in Madrid.

Who’s in it. Kargus stars Francisco Algora as Tachador 1, Patricia Adriani, Héctor Alterio and Laura Cepeda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Kargus has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kargus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kargus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.