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Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law

Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law

19986.41h 37m

Overview

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

Directed by Santiago Segura
Written by Santiago Segura
Produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez
Box OfficeBudget: $1.8MRevenue: $9.7M

Top Cast

Santiago Segura

Santiago Segura

José Luis Torrente

Javier Cámara

Javier Cámara

Rafi

Neus Asensi

Neus Asensi

Amparito

Chus Lampreave

Chus Lampreave

Reme

Tony Leblanc

Tony Leblanc

Padre

Julio Sanjuán

Julio Sanjuán

Malaguita

Jimmy Barnatán

Jimmy Barnatán

Toneti

Darío Paso

Darío Paso

Bombilla

Carlos Perea

Carlos Perea

Carlitos

Manuel Manquiña

Manuel Manquiña

Francés

Themes & Keywords

chinese mafiapolice officer

About Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law

Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law is a comedy, crime film released in 1998 exploring themes of chinese mafia, police officer. Directed by Santiago Segura, it stars Santiago Segura, Javier Cámara, Neus Asensi. A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.

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