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The Car(2003)
Status: Released
Date: 2003-01-01
72%
10 Votes
Overview:
When the Velezes agree to buy a used Chevrolet Bel-Air from their neighbors, who've recently won a brand-new car in a school raffle, they're thrilled about the prospect of leaving Bogotá's public transportation system behind. Little do they know that, despite its glossy red exterior, their newfound status symbol is a real lemon. Colombian director Luis Orjuela helms this hilarious look at the pitfalls of automobile ownership.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Colombia
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Car
Top 9 Billed Cast
Diego Cadavid
Óscar
Mónica Lopera
Narrador, voz
César Badillo
Siervo
Luly Bossa
Florina
Diana Hoyos
Lorena
Bernardo García
Alfredo
Fernando Arévalo
Amilcar
Fernando Solórzano
Comprador de carro
Hansel Camacho
Segundino
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Overview
When the Velezes agree to buy a used Chevrolet Bel-Air from their neighbors, who've recently won a brand-new car in a school raffle, they're thrilled about the prospect of leaving Bogotá's public transportation system behind. Little do they know that, despite its glossy red exterior, their newfound status symbol is a real lemon. Colombian director Luis Orjuela helms this hilarious look at the pitfalls of automobile ownership.
Release Date
2003-01-01
Average
7.2
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
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Languages:
Español
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