Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law 1998
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SplatA former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as José Luis Torrente
as Rafi
as Amparito
as Reme
as Padre
as Malaguita
as Toneti
as Bombilla
as Carlitos
as Francés
Director:
Writer:
Santiago Segura
Stars:
Santiago Segura, Javier Cámara, Neus Asensi, Chus Lampreave, Tony Leblanc, Julio Sanjuán, Jimmy Barnatán, Darío Paso, Carlos Perea, Manuel Manquiña,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as José Luis Torrente
as Rafi
as Amparito
as Reme
as Padre
as Malaguita
as Toneti
as Bombilla
as Carlitos
as Francés
as Mendoza
as Rodrigo
as Israel
as Cayetano
as Borja
as El Mudo
as Lio-Chi
as Wang (as Hi-Chong Nong)
as Moreno
as Barman
as Pili
as Clienta pescadería
as Estudiante pescadería
as Liborio
as Colillas
as 'Freak' ultramarinos
as Comisario
as Antonio
as Milagritos
as Matón 1
as Matón 2
as Himself
as Motero Billares
as Camarera embarazada
as Otra camarera
as D.J. 'Danch'
as Farrelli
as Gumo
as Graziano
as Atracador
as Atracador 1
as Dominguero
as Sultán
as Cura
as Enfermero
as Enfermero
as Inspector de policía
as Policía
as Enfermero (as Carlos Berlanga)
as Ramírez (uncredited)
as Médico (scenes deleted) (uncredited)
as Técnico de laboratorio (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Líder de laboratorio (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
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