Pals (1982)

They are more than friends, they are...

Pals (1982) poster

José is an unemployed 18-year-old living in a cramped apartment in the slums of Madrid. Marginalized by poverty, José spends his time with his friend Antonio. However, when Antonio gets his girlfriend, Rosario, pregnant, the two friends try anything to get the money to pay for her to have an abortion.

Director: Eloy de la Iglesia
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Botafogo, Antonio Flores
Cinematography: Antonio Cuevas, Hans Burmann
Editing: José Salcedo
Production: Ópalo Films, Award Films International
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $646,714
Original Language: es

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection, Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

friendship, juvenile delinquent, drugs, social issues, cine quinqui

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pals about?
José is an unemployed 18-year-old living in a cramped apartment in the slums of Madrid. Marginalized by poverty, José spends his time with his friend Antonio. However, when Antonio gets his girlfriend, Rosario, pregnant, the two friends try anything to get the money to pay for her to have an abortion.
Who directed Pals?
Pals was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
Who stars in Pals?
Pals stars Antonio Flores, Rosario Flores, José Luis Manzano, José Manuel Cervino, Queta Ariel, José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'.
How long is Pals?
Pals has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Pals?
Pals is a Drama film.
How much did Pals gross?
Pals grossed $646,714 worldwide.
Where was Pals produced?
Pals was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of Pals?
The themes of Pals include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Addiction and Recovery.