The Heifer (1985)
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
Director: Luis García Berlanga
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: March 6, 1985
Cast
- Alfredo Landa - Brigada Castro
- Guillermo Montesinos - Mariano
- Santiago Ramos - Limeño
- Juanjo Puigcorbé - Alférez
- José Sacristán - Teniente Broseta
- Carles Velat - Cura
- Eduardo Calvo - Coronel Republicano
- Violeta Cela - Guadalupe
- Agustín González - Comandante Nacional
- María Luisa Ponte - Juana
Screenplay
- Luis García Berlanga (Screenplay)
- Luis García Berlanga (Story)
- Rafael Azcona (Screenplay)
- Rafael Azcona (Story)
Music: Miguel Asins Arbó
Cinematography: Carlos Suárez
Production: Jet Films, Incine
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
bullfighting, village, satire, spanish civil war (1936-39), soldier, bull, platoon, behind enemy lines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heifer about?
- During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
- Who directed The Heifer?
- The Heifer was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
- Who stars in The Heifer?
- The Heifer stars Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, Juanjo Puigcorbé, José Sacristán, Carles Velat.
- How long is The Heifer?
- The Heifer has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Heifer?
- The Heifer is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was The Heifer produced?
- The Heifer was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Heifer?
- The themes of The Heifer include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.