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Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law

1998 · Movie · Not Rated · 97 min · ★ 6.5 · 72% critics

ComedyCrime

A disgraced former cop teams up with an awkward, eager helper to take on a drug ring. Their messy investigation leads them into a risky scheme involving heroin being moved through a local Chinese restaurant.

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Details
Original title
Torrente: El Brazo Tonto De La Ley
Years
1998
Release date
1998-03-13
Language
Spanish
Rated
Not Rated
Runtime
97 min
Critic score
72/100
TMDB rating
6.5/10 (318 votes)
About

If you enjoy raunchy, offbeat crime comedies with an intentionally obnoxious lead and chaotic teamwork, this could work for you; Not for you if you want likable heroes or cleaner humor like Common Wealth.

Pros: crude laugh-out-loud moments; oddball buddy dynamic; fast, silly energy | Cons: very lowbrow humor; unlikeable lead behavior; thin story setup

Themes

  • chinese mafia
  • police officer

Awards & recognition

  • Goya AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1999
  • Goya AwardBest New Director · 1999
  • Goya AwardBest New Actor · 1999 · nominated
  • Goya AwardBest New Director · 1999 · nominated
  • Goya AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1999 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Santiago Segura