Cassandro
~Changing the game, one match at a time.
Overview
The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2023-09-14
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 106 min
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