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Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-03-13
64%
288 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Overview:
A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Spain
Budget: $1,800,000.00
Revenue: $9,735,799.00
ProductionCompanies:
Rocabruno S.A.
Movie: Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law
Top 10 Billed Cast
Santiago Segura
José Luis Torrente
Javier Cámara
Rafi
Neus Asensi
Amparito
Chus Lampreave
Reme
Tony Leblanc
Padre
Julio Sanjuán
Malaguita
Jimmy Barnatán
Toneti
Darío Paso
Bombilla
Carlos Perea
Carlitos
Manuel Manquiña
Francés
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