Veneno
7.6
Inspired by the life of Rafael Sánchez, better known as Jack Veneno, the film follows the rise of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic professional wrestler. From humble beginnings to becoming a national hero, Veneno faces not only the battles inside the ring, but also the emotional weight of a friendship that turns into a fierce rivalry with José Manuel Guzmán, known as Relámpago Hernández. A story of ambition, pride, loyalty, and the making of a Dominican legend.
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Manny Perez
Jack Veneno
Known for
The Night Of
Marvel's Luke Cage
Pepe Sierra
Relámpago Hernandez
Also in
The Trap
Las pequeñas cosas
Richard Douglas
Vampiro Cao
Known for
Perico Ripiao
Ovandy Camilo
Silvio Paulino
Also in
El peor comediante del mundo
Carlota la Más Barrial
Mario Nuñez
El Puma
Also in
La Gunguna
Woodpeckers
Jaime Pina
El Tuerto
Also in
Croma Kid
Yamilé Schécker
Doña Tatica
Also in
Los Reyes: la verdadera historia del Búster y el Camaleón
A Ritmo de Fe
Xiomara Rodríguez
Doña Sion
Also in
The Sword of the Barbarians
Journey with Papa
Tabaré Blanchard Director · Marien Zagarella Screenplay Luichy Guzmán Composer
United States release April 13, 2018 · Produced in Dominican Republic · Production Frío Frío
Production
Visual Sonora
Production
Frío Frío
Production
Dominican Republic
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Sundanese
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Dominican Republic · February 15, 2018
Theatrical
United States · April 13, 2018
TV
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