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With Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman. Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
- Jorge R. Gutiérrez
- 3 min
Jorge R. Gutierrez. The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
The Book of Life - Full Cast & Crew. This exciting animated adventure follows a young man named Manolo on a journey across three enchanting realms, where he faces his greatest fears and...
- Jorge R. Gutierrez
- Diego Luna as Manolo Sánchez
- Zoe Saldana as María Posada
- Channing Tatum as Joaquín Mondragón Jr
- Kate Del Castillo as La Muerte
- Ron Perlman as Xibalba
- Ice Cube as Candle Maker
Manolo is a torero - or bullfighter - whose true passion is music. He comes from a family of bullfighters and his father Carlos (Héctor Elizondo) is hard on him and suppresses his musical aspirations. He’s kind and brave yet insecure and cares a lot about his family and friends. Manolo is later tricked by Xibalba and after being killed he's sent to...
María is Manolo and Joaquín’s best friend and love interest, leaving her in the middle of a love triangle. She is compassionate, spirited, and rebellious. Although she’s trapped in the middle of a bet between La Muerte and Xibalba on who will win her heart, she’s no damsel in distress – María knows self-defense and continuously stands up for hersel...
Joaquín is Manolo and María’s best friend who, just as Manolo, has feelings for María. Thanks to a medal given to him by Xibalba as a child, Joaquín becomes the town hero since he can’t be hurt. He’s friendly, authoritative, and easily influenced by those around him. Voice actor Channing Tatum is known for 21 Jump Street, Magic Mike, and Foxcatcher...
La Muerte is the ruler of the Land of the Remembered and Xibalba’s wife. She and her estranged husband make a bet on who will win Marías’s heart, with Manolo being her pick after showing his kindness by giving her a piece of bread when she approached him disguised as an old woman. She’s a generous goddess and believes in the pureness of humankind. ...
Xibalba is the ruler of the Land of the Forgotten and La Muerte’s husband. He’s a manipulative trickster who gives Joaquín a medal that grants invincibility so he can be the one to win María’s heart, thus making Xibalba the winner of the bet. He’s not exactly evil but rather mischievous, and contrary to La Muerte doesn’t believe there’s good left i...
The Candle Maker is a benevolent immortal being in The Book Of Life who oversees the lives and stories of the living through candles and the titular book. He’s cheerful, easygoing, and eccentric, but always trying to follow the rules as he’s in charge of keeping a balance between the Land of the Remembered and the Land of the Forgotten. Ice Cube's ...
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Voice cast. Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate and Ron Perlman at The Book of Life panel at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con. Diego Luna as Manolo Sánchez, [ 1] a torero with a guitar and two swords, and the youngest in a family of skilled bullfighters. Emil-Bastien Bouffard as a young Manolo.
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