Alfonso Arau

A-List
Total Box Office Draw: $1,337,988,245
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Director
Average ROI: 607%
ROI Rank: 40
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Movies
  • Title
    Like Water for Chocolate
    Score
    88%
    Year
    1993
    Box Office
    $21,744,201
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    Like Water for Chocolate
    607%
    ROI Commentary:

    Average ROI: 607%
    ROI Rank: 40
     
    Alfonso Arau may be ranked 40th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still living the Hollywood dream. Plus, let’s be real, he’s in the top 2% of directors in terms of ROI, so he’s basically a financial wizard with a camera.
     

    Bio:

    Alfonso Arau is a Mexican film director, actor, and producer. He was born on January 11, 1932, in Mexico City, Mexico. Arau began his career as an actor in the 1960s before transitioning to directing in the 1970s. He is best known for his films “Like Water for Chocolate” (1992) and “A Walk in the Clouds” (1995). Arau has also directed several television shows and documentaries. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Ariel Award for Best Director in 1993.
     

    Birthday:

    August 11, 1932.
     

    Birthplace:

    Alfonso Arau was born in Mexico City, Mexico.
     

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