
Colao(2017)
A coffee grower, still single at 40, decides to finally start his search for love by going to the capital city on the Dominican Republic.


Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a güiro, a tambor and an accordion. During their journey, they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.

Raymond Pozo
Francisco

Miguel Céspedes
Quepis

Manolo Ozuna
Mauricio

Tony Pascual
Plantation foreman

Phillip Rodríguez
Manuel

Lumy Lizardo
Cristina, Manuel's wife
Giovanny Cruz
General Contreras
Fernando Coste
Arcadio
Pancho Clisante
The narrator
Berenice Aquino
Celia, Francisco's Wife
Perico Ripiao is a comedy film released in 2003 exploring themes of escape, dominican republic, merengue, music, carcel, presos. Directed by Ángel Muñiz, it stars Raymond Pozo, Miguel Céspedes, Manolo Ozuna. Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a güiro, a tambor and an accordion. During their journey, they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.
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