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Mario García Joya

Born January 1, 1938 (age 88)

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Known For

Miracle in RomeMiracle in Rome · 1989
Miracle in Rome
6.51989
Movie
The daughter of a humble public official dies unexpectedly. Twelve years later, when she is exhumed, the father discovers her body is intact. With money collected in the town, the father travels to Rome with his daughter's body, so the Pope can decide whether she is the first Colombian saint or not.
Strawberry and ChocolateStrawberry and Chocolate · 1993
Strawberry and Chocolate
7.01993
MovieComedyDrama
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two.
Bad ShelterBad Shelter · 1986
Bad Shelter
6.81986
MovieDrama
A meditation on violence and its recurrence in time. It shows circumstances that make vagrants unable to make their life better. They try to survive, albeit not sheltered correctly.
Paradise LostParadise Lost · 1999
Paradise Lost
3.91999
MovieAction
A scientist in the rain forest squares off against a land developer while trying to solve some unexplained deaths.
Letters from the ParkLetters from the Park · 1989
Letters from the Park
6.31989
MovieDrama
Matanzas, Cuba, 1913. Two young people who are in love communicate through letters written by penman. When the young man leaves town, to become a pilot, the girl discovers she is really in love with the one who wrote the letters.
The Last SupperThe Last Supper · 1976
The Last Supper
7.91976
MovieDrama
A pious plantation owner attempts to teach Christianity to 12 of his slaves by inviting them to participate in a reenactment of the Last Supper.
The Princess and the Barrio BoyThe Princess and the Barrio Boy · 2000
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
6.02000
MovieRomanceTV Movie
A teenager who dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer has a romance with a boy from the wrong side of town.
Alias 'La Gringa'Alias 'La Gringa' · 1991
Alias 'La Gringa'
6.41991
MovieActionDrama
This powerful political drama follows the adventures and escapades of "La Gringa", a likeable criminal capable of escaping from any jail. When he escapes from one with the help of an imprisoned intellectual, "La Gringa", returns in disguise to help pay back the favor but finds himself caught in a prison riot.

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