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The Tobacconist of Vallecas (1987)

Movie ★ 6.3 106 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Eloy de la Iglesia Director José Luis Alonso de Santos Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 9, 1987
Runtime
106 min
Box office
$312,010
IMDb
tt0092983
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Language
Studio
Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, Ega Medios Audiovisuales, Ministerio de Cultura,

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Cast

Emma Penella Emma Penella Doña Justa José Luis Gómez José Luis Gómez Leandro Maribel Verdú Maribel Verdú Ángeles José Luis Manzano José Luis Manzano Tocho Fernando Guillén Fernando Guillén Maldonado Jesús Puente Jesús Puente Comisario Antonio Gamero Antonio Gamero Sargento Ortega Antonio Iranzo Antonio Iranzo Don Julián Pedro Nieva Parola Teniente Tina Sainz Tina Sainz Cuñada Chari Moreno Chari Moreno Mabel Ordóñez Mabel Ordóñez Coral Pellicer Coral Pellicer Raquel Daina Raquel Daina Elvira Díez Consuelo Pascual José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' Vecino joven en balcón Tony Valento Bombonero

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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.
When was The Tobacconist of Vallecas released?
The Tobacconist of Vallecas is a 1987 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
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