
Perico Ripiao
Seen it?2003 | 94 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who loves a story about hope against the odds and anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping. The walls close in, and so does the tension. If you loved Take the Money and Run or The Blues Brothers, start here. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a güiro, a tambor and an accordion. During their journey, they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ángel Muñiz
- Raymond PozoFrancisco
- Miguel CéspedesQuepis
- Manolo OzunaMauricio
- Tony PascualPlantation foreman
- Phillip RodríguezManuel
- Lumy LizardoCristina, Manuel's wife
- Giovanny CruzGeneral Contreras
- Fernando CosteArcadio
- Pancho ClisanteThe narrator
- Berenice AquinoCelia, Francisco's Wife