Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law

18
1h 37m
1998
6.5 /10 (283)

Overview

A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.

Country : Spain
Languages : Español
Released Date: 1998-03-13

Top Billed Cast

Santiago Segura

José Luis Torrente

Javier Cámara

Rafi

Neus Asensi

Amparito

Chus Lampreave

Reme

Tony Leblanc

Felipe Torrente

Jimmy Barnatán

Toneti

Darío Paso

Bombilla

Cañita Brava

Antoñito

Manuel Manquiña

Francés

Carlos Bardem

Cayetano

Antonio de la Torre

Rodrigo

Julio Sanjuán

Malaguita

César Vea

Borja

Javier Jurdao

Israel

Carlos Perea

Carlitos

Espartaco Santoni

Mendoza

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