Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law

Original title: Torrente: El brazo tonto de la ley

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

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Santiago Segura in Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law (1998)

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Comedy Crime

José Luis Torrente, a former policeman fights against the oriental mafia in Madrid.José Luis Torrente, a former policeman fights against the oriental mafia in Madrid.José Luis Torrente, a former policeman fights against the oriental mafia in Madrid.

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 4 nominations

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The Torrente Package - Official Trailer

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Storyline

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Trivia
Santiago Segura has claimed that the inspiration for this movie was Cobra (1986), that he conceived as a parody of the 80s action movies. In fact, the own title is a spoof of Stallone's movie, since then in Spain Cobra was titled as "Cobra, el brazo fuerte de la ley" (Cobra, the strong arm of the law).

Goofs
Torrente's father name is Felipe, but Torrente's ID says that he's son of Antonio.

Quotes
Rafi: [into the mirror] You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me?

Connections
Followed by Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella (2001)

Soundtracks
Apatrullando la ciudad
Written by Santiago Segura
Canciones del Mundo/Warner Chappell Music
Performed by El Fary
Courtesy of B.M.G. Ariola

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Review

Featured review

Disgustingly funny

This was movie of the year in Spain in 1998 following Ulloas success with Airbag the year before. It's about a truly revolting cop in Madrid. He's a sexist,egotistical,dirty pig. There are some memorable scenes in the film and it's quite funny if you don't have any problems with political correctness. It's probably more fun to a Spanish audience who get the jokes about Atlético Madrid fans, "in" expressions and other national references. A Spanish viewer can also appreciate all the cameos. Some of Spain's most renowned actors appear in little parts and add an extra twist to it all. The pace of the movie is fast and there are no dull moments. Go and see it if you can but have a couple of beers before you go.