Hitting Bottom (1998)
Juan Gutiérrez, 44, an electrician, has been unemployed for a long time. He decides to leave his family to go find work in Madrid, believing that in the big city the opportunities will be greater. Once there, he discovers that things are not as he believed. He is an electrician. He doesn't want to clean windshields at stoplights or clean cabarets at dawn. He wants to work as an electrician. Occasionally she meets Andy, a Caribbean mulatto who boasts bulletproof optimism. With his sharp wit, he manages as best he can, trying not to be found by the immigration authorities. Despite the distances, "Gallego" and "Sudaca" become friends.
Director: Enrique Gabriel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 29, 1998
Cast
- Ramón Barea - Juan Gutierrez
- Luis Alberto García - Andy Cardoso
- Haydée Inchausti - Juan's Son
- Sandro Gutiérrez - Juan's Son
- Lola Canteros - Juan's Wife
- Marga Escudero - Margarita
- Roberto Díaz Gomar - Dandy pensión
- Said El Yamin - Mohamed
- Ione Irazabal - Empleada INEM
- Daniel Huarte - Soldier
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Enrique Gabriel
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hitting Bottom about?
- Juan Gutiérrez, 44, an electrician, has been unemployed for a long time. He decides to leave his family to go find work in Madrid, believing that in the big city the opportunities will be greater. Once there, he discovers that things are not as he believed. He is an electrician. He doesn't want to clean windshields at stoplights or clean cabarets at dawn. He wants to work as an electrician. Occasionally she meets Andy, a Caribbean mulatto who boasts bulletproof optimism. With his sharp wit, he manages as best he can, trying not to be found by the immigration authorities. Despite the distances, "Gallego" and "Sudaca" become friends.
- Who directed Hitting Bottom?
- Hitting Bottom was directed by Enrique Gabriel.
- Who stars in Hitting Bottom?
- Hitting Bottom stars Ramón Barea, Luis Alberto García, Haydée Inchausti, Sandro Gutiérrez, Lola Canteros, Marga Escudero.
- How long is Hitting Bottom?
- Hitting Bottom has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Hitting Bottom?
- Hitting Bottom is a Drama film.
- Where was Hitting Bottom produced?
- Hitting Bottom was produced in Spain.