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In full tourist season in Torremolinos, three crooks steal tourists in order to support their families. But however they are presented with the opportunity to make a big hit and will try to do it, not without many problems.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling, inexperienced kidnapper attempts to abduct a wealthy young woman from her family. However, the situation quickly spirals into a series of chaotic and farcical events as the victim proves to be far more resourceful and troublesome than anticipated. The ineptitude of the kidnapper and the unexpected resistance from the hostage lead to increasingly absurd predicaments.
Critical Reception
This Spanish comedy is generally regarded as a lighthearted, albeit formulaic, entry in the genre of its time. While not critically acclaimed, it provided straightforward entertainment with its slapstick humor and familiar crime-comedy tropes. Audience reception was likely favorable for those seeking simple comedic escapism.
What Reviewers Say
Features predictable comedic situations.
Relies heavily on physical comedy and the absurdity of the plot.
A standard Spanish comedy of errors from the early 70s.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but it is typical for films of this era and genre to receive moderate to positive feedback for their entertainment value.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Spanish comedies in the 1970s that often featured lighthearted crime plots and popular comedic actors of the era.
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