The UTC Foreign Language Department invites you to its next film, JOHNNY
100 PESOS, on Monday February 23rd at 8:00pm in Brock 201.  This film is
directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino (Instinct to Kill, 2001).  Chile, 1993,
Color, 90 minutes, Spanish with English subtitles, NR (violence, hostage
situations, sexual situations, language)  From the back cover: "Based on
a true story that enthralled the entire country, JOHNNY 100 PESOS is an
explosive thriller that tells the story of a misguided teenager [Johnny
Garcia] who commits his first armed robbery with four small-time
criminals.  Their surefire plan immediately goes wrong and escalates
into a hostage situation.  In true tabloid style, the standoff with the
police turns into a media circus when the local press gets wind of the
situation forcing the whole country to become involved and turning
Johnny into a reluctant celebrity."



"A smart thriller with dark comic undertones."-The New York Times



Debra Phillips

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