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Release Date:
September 6, 2024
Original Title:
¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!
Alternate Titles:
Saving Casa Bonita
Genres:
Comedy | Documentary
Production Companies:
MTV Documentary Films
Showtime Documentary Films
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 88
Known far and wide as the Disneyland of Mexican restaurants – a labyrinthine Denver wonderland famous for its 30-foot waterfall and attendant cliff divers, throwback Western theme, massive gorilla mascot, and food that was... not so good. But when COVID-19 forces the legendary Casa Bonita restaurant into bankruptcy, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone see the opportunity to bring a childhood dream to life, buying the beleaguered landmark with an eye on returning it to its early 1970s glory. Working with famed restaurateur Dana “Loca” Rodriguez to update the menu, and armed with over $8 million for renovations, the pair soon realize that this dream might just be beyond their grasp as they face a deteriorating structure, rapidly aging fixtures, and a spiraling budget. With a projected summer 2023 opening date and the eyes of a nation upon them, Parker and Stone strive to see their vision through in this hilarious ode to the power of creativity and love of community.
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Associate Producer:
Kurt Nickels
Co-Executive Producer:
Vernon Chatman
Afshin Beyzaee
Dialogue Editor:
Jeff Seelye
Joseph Neilon Magee
Director:
Arthur Bradford
Director of Photography:
P.H. O'Brien
Editor:
Chad Beck
Devin Concannon
Paul Frost
Executive Producer:
Arthur Bradford
Keith Pizzi
Music:
Giancarlo Vulcano
Producer:
Jennifer Ollman
Sound Editor:
David Nguyen
Supervising Producer:
Molly Gilula
Visual Effects Editor:
Emmett Ceglia
Abigail Savage
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