Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law
Seen it?1998 | 97 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$10 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Santiago Segura
- Santiago SeguraJosé Luis Torrente
- Javier CámaraRafi
- Neus AsensiAmparito
- Chus LampreaveReme
- Tony LeblancPadre
- Julio SanjuánMalaguita
- Jimmy BarnatánToneti
- Darío PasoBombilla
- Carlos PereaCarlitos
- Manuel ManquiñaFrancés