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Los que tocan el piano
Cayetana, her boyfriend Paco and Venancio, her foster brother, commit small thefts and, from time to time, spend a few days in jail. Until they meet with Federico, a thief who has traveled abroad and convince them that using European methods success is guaranteed. Paco then decides to act scientifically and seizes a hospital surgical equipment. When they want to realize, poor Venancio is forced to give an injection to a dentistry patient and, even worse, Paco has to pull out a tooth. And all that, before entering the operating room
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Plot Summary
A group of friends are gathered at a country house, where they are planning a humorous and audacious robbery of a bank. The plan is based on a joke, but it could be carried out.
Critical Reception
This Spanish comedy from 1968 is generally viewed as a lighthearted and somewhat dated attempt at humor, characteristic of its era. While it might have found a modest audience upon release for its comedic premise and performances, it is not widely considered a critical success by modern standards.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a straightforward comedic plot centered around a humorous heist.
Performances by the cast, particularly Arturo Fernández and José Luis López Vázquez, are noted for their contributions to the comedic elements.
The humor and style are reflective of Spanish cinema from the late 1960s, which may appeal to fans of that specific period.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the French play 'Le Sistematique' by Jean-Pierre Gredy.
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