The Amateur
1999, Spanish. Directed by Juan Bautista Stagnaro.
On the outskirts of a provincial town, Pajaro is determined to enter the Guinness Book of Records by breaking the longest bike-ride record. He rides around the fountain in the square with the help of his friend, Lopecito. He is willing to face many challenges, in attaining this new record. Will this race open the path to love for him, and for his redemption?
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- Juan Bautista StagnaroDirector
- Mauricio DayubAlfonso 'Pájaro' Romero
- Vando VillamilLopecito
- Arturo GoetzConcejal
- Óscar 'Cacho' EspíndolaIntendente Pascual Giordano
- Mirta WonsJapobesa
- Juan VerdaguerFilemón Albarracín
- Roly SerranoBombarda
- Carlos LanariTesorero
- Nelly TesolínLa muda
- Martín CarellaPirámide Humana
- Alejandra PuyRosario Montero, "La Mora"
- Pedro HerediaRamón
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1999
- Original title
- El amateur
- Country
- Argentina
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What The Amateur is based on
The Amateur is based on El amateur (1997) by Mauricio Dayub.
1997
El amateur
By Mauricio Dayub
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The Amateur runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is The Amateur on?
The Amateur isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1999. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Amateur?
If you liked The Amateur, try Romancing the Stone, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Hammett.
Who directed The Amateur?
The Amateur (1999) was directed by Juan Bautista Stagnaro and stars Mauricio Dayub, Vando Villamil, Arturo Goetz.
What is The Amateur based on?
The Amateur is based on El amateur (1997) by Mauricio Dayub.