El Limpiabotas
Seen it?2009 | 69 min | Action, Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Made for anyone fascinated by the criminal underworld and anyone who's survived an office job. A look inside a world of loyalty, money and betrayal. Fans of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum should feel right at home. Anyone who's had a job will recognize these people.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 9 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
The story takes place in Equatorial Guinea, where Mr. Cuchillas leads a mafia gang that takes care of dirty business. Even a shoe shine will come to him, in search of a more profitable job.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- 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 Bony Obama Nchama
- Honorina Ntongono EduSahara
- Baltasar Ndong
- Octavio Mario Muñoz
- Fernando Esono MitogoLimpiabotas (Domy)
- Oscar MenejalMr Cuchillas