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Nacho Libre Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 20, 2008

Nacho Libre

Release Date: Friday, June 16, 2006

Berated all his life by those around him, a Friar (Black) follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a "Luchador" (wrestler).

Director: Jared Hess

Starring: Jack Black Efren Ramirez Troy Gentile Carla Jimenez Ana de la Reguera

PG Comedy N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In this true life inspired story, Jack Black will play a Mexican priest who moonlights as a masked Lucha Libre wrestler in order to save an orphanage destined for closure. All the while, the priest must keep his identity hidden from the wrestling community and the church.
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Who is making Nacho Libre – Crew List

A look at Nacho Libre behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jared Hess last helmed A Minecraft Movie and Thelma The Unicorn. The film's writer Jared Hess last penned Thelma The Unicorn and Don Verdean.

Director
Jared Hess
Producers
Jack Black
David Klawans
Julia Pistor
Mike White

Production – What we know about the Nacho Libre

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some rough action, and crude humor including dialogue
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Untitled Wrestling Project

Language
English
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Nacho Libre Release Date: When was the film released?

Nacho Libre was released in on Friday, June 16 , 2006. There were two other movies released on the same date, including The Lake House and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

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Nacho Libre is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Nacho Libre today on Amazon.

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  • Added the Blu-ray release date of June 3, 2008

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