The Tobacconist of Vallecas (1987)
Leandro, an unemployed mason and his friend, Tocho, attempt to rob a tobacconist in the Vallecas district of Madrid, but Mrs. Justa, the tobacconist, impedes it alerting the neighbors who notify police. Inside the shop, the confrontation between the two friends and their 'hostages', the tobacconist and her niece Angeles, is relaxing, and a budding sympathy arises between them.
Director: Eloy de la Iglesia
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: April 9, 1987
Cast
- Emma Penella - Doña Justa
- José Luis Gómez - Leandro
- Maribel Verdú - Ángeles
- José Luis Manzano - Tocho
- Fernando Guillén - Maldonado
- Jesús Puente - Comisario
- Antonio Gamero - Sargento Ortega
- Antonio Iranzo - Don Julián
- Pedro Nieva Parola - Teniente
- Tina Sainz - Cuñada
Screenplay
- Eloy de la Iglesia (Screenplay)
- Gonzalo Goicoechea (Screenplay)
- José Luis Alonso de Santos
Music: Patxi Andión
Cinematography: Manuel Rojas
Editing: Julio Peña
Production: Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, Ega Medios Audiovisuales, Ministerio de Cultura, TVE
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $312,010
Original Language: es
Themes
Unexpected Friendships, Male Friendship and Loyalty, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, High School Reunion and Comedy
Keywords
robbery, police, madrid, spain, gun, hostage, shop, tobacco, romance, friends, neighbor, niece, relationship, mason
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tobacconist of Vallecas about?
- Leandro, an unemployed mason and his friend, Tocho, attempt to rob a tobacconist in the Vallecas district of Madrid, but Mrs. Justa, the tobacconist, impedes it alerting the neighbors who notify police. Inside the shop, the confrontation between the two friends and their 'hostages', the tobacconist and her niece Angeles, is relaxing, and a budding sympathy arises between them.
- Who directed The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
- The Tobacconist of Vallecas was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
- Who stars in The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
- The Tobacconist of Vallecas stars Emma Penella, José Luis Gómez, Maribel Verdú, José Luis Manzano, Fernando Guillén, Jesús Puente.
- How long is The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
- The Tobacconist of Vallecas has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
- The Tobacconist of Vallecas is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did The Tobacconist of Vallecas gross?
- The Tobacconist of Vallecas grossed $312,010 worldwide.
- Where was The Tobacconist of Vallecas produced?
- The Tobacconist of Vallecas was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
- The themes of The Tobacconist of Vallecas include: Unexpected Friendships, Male Friendship and Loyalty, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, High School Reunion and Comedy.