El Topo (1970)

  • NR
  • 12/18/1970 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, Western
  • 2h 5m

The definitive cult spaghetti western

Overview

El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Director, Writer

Cast

Alejandro Jodorowsky's headshot

Alejandro Jodorowsky

El Topo
Brontis Jodorowsky's headshot

Brontis Jodorowsky

Son of El Topo
Mara Lorenzio's headshot

Mara Lorenzio

Marah / The Woman
David Silva's headshot

David Silva

The Colonel
Paula Romo's headshot

Paula Romo

Desconocida
Jacqueline Luis's headshot

Jacqueline Luis

Mujercita
Robert John's headshot

Robert John

Adult Son of El Topo
Héctor Martínez's headshot

Héctor Martínez

Maestro 1

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