
Torrente: The Dumb Arm of the Law
1998 · Movie · Not Rated · 97 min · ★ 6.5 · 72% critics
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 Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1999
- Goya Award — Best New Director · 1999
- Goya Award — Best New Actor · 1999 · nominated
- Goya Award — Best New Director · 1999 · nominated
- Goya Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1999 · nominated
Cast & crew

Santiago Segura
as José Luis Torrente

Javier Cámara
as Rafi

Neus Asensi
as Amparito

Chus Lampreave
as Reme

Tony Leblanc
as Padre

Julio Sanjuán
as Malaguita

Jimmy Barnatán
as Toneti

Darío Paso
as Bombilla

Carlos Perea
as Carlitos

Manuel Manquiña
as Francés
Directed by Santiago Segura