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

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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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The film's director Jared Hess last directed Thelma The Unicorn and Masterminds. The film's writer Jared Hess last wrote Thelma The Unicorn and Don Verdean.

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

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Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some rough action, and crude humor including dialogue
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Also known as
Untitled Wrestling Project

Language
English

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Nacho Libre was released in on Friday, June 16, 2006. There were 2 other movies released on the same date, including The Lake House and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

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