~o/"This is the song of Santo, by day a famous wrestler."\o~

[docwebster]

Twenty years ago today, El Santo, the most famous wrestler in the history of Mexico, died of a heart attack at age 67. Santo (real name Rodolfo Guzman Huerta), in addition to his wrestling fame, crossed over into movies, starring in over 50 action/horror films. Santo was never seen without his mask on, and in fact was buried in the silver hood that he made famous. Santo's in-ring career lasted 48 years, ending in 1982.

Viva El Santo!

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Re: Viva El Santo!

[docwebster.livejournal.com]

If you do, I swear by all that is holy, good and true I will fly down to be in the movie or help with it. I know it might sound goofy for a non-Latino to say this, but Santo was and is one of my great heroes.

Re: Viva El Santo!

[anandav.livejournal.com]

I think I may write a treatment soon... might be worth pitching in the next month at some of my pitch sessions....hmmm

definitely would love you involved in it if it ever happens :)

Re: Viva El Santo!

[docwebster.livejournal.com]

I'd be deliriously happy to even meet Hijo Del Santo. Were I you, I'd do a synopsis first so you can have something to show his family. No sense busting your arse to write a screenplay if they don't want the movie made.

Re: Viva El Santo!

[anandav.livejournal.com]

actually, I was thinking the same thing...:)