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Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-03-13
65%
273 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: $1,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Cartel
Rocabruno S.A.
Amiguetes Entertainment
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
Felipe Torrente
Jimmy Barnatán
Toneti
Darío Paso
Bombilla
Cañita Brava
Antoñito
Manuel Manquiña
Francés
Carlos Bardem
Cayetano
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