Los caraduros
Los caraduros

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Los caraduros

1983
Movie
85 min
Spanish

Parody of a real event, the expropriation of RUMASA holding, owned by businessman Jose Maria Ruiz Mateos by the government led by Felipe González. The film chronicles the adventures of three friends José María (Antonio Ozores), Ruiz (Juanito Navarro) and Mateo (Raul Sender), dividing the shareholders of a company in serious economic crisis. Faced with adversity, go to the National Government requesting the expropriation of the company, so you do not have to worry about the salaries of the workers, or their own.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Ramon FernandezGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Two bumbling friends, Pepe and Manolo, are on the run from the police after a botched robbery. They find themselves entangled in a series of increasingly absurd situations as they try to evade capture, often with the help of a femme fatale and other colorful characters. Their attempts to go straight are constantly thwarted by their own incompetence and the escalating chaos around them.

Critical Reception

Los caraduros was a commercially successful Spanish comedy film of the early 1980s, known for its slapstick humor and the popular comedic duo of Esteso and Pajares. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it resonated with audiences of the time for its lighthearted and often absurd entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective comedic timing and the chemistry between its lead actors.

  • Noted for its energetic pace and a series of outlandish, humorous scenarios.

  • Seen as a typical example of Spanish comedies from the era, prioritizing broad humor over deep substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's laugh-out-loud moments and the undeniable charisma of its stars, Fernando Esteso and Andrés Pajares. Many viewers recall it fondly as a source of lighthearted entertainment from their youth.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of popular Spanish comedies in the early 1980s that capitalized on the established fame of its lead actors, Fernando Esteso and Andrés Pajares, who had previously starred together in numerous successful films.

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