Detectives o ladrones..?
Detectives o ladrones..?

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Detectives o ladrones..?

1967
Movie
85 min
Spanish

Two bumbling bozos with detective licenses get hoodwinked by a pair of jewel-thieves.

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Director: Emilio VieyraGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two bumbling detectives are tasked with solving a series of burglaries plaguing the city. As they investigate, they find themselves entangled in a web of mistaken identities and absurd situations. Their unconventional methods and bumbling nature lead to a series of hilarious mishaps while trying to bring the culprits to justice.

Critical Reception

As a relatively obscure Argentinian comedy from the 1960s, specific critical reception is hard to pinpoint. However, films of this genre and era often relied on slapstick humor and comedic misunderstandings, appealing to audiences looking for light entertainment. Its limited release likely means it's not widely reviewed by major critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on comedic misunderstandings and slapstick.

  • Features a cast of actors typical for Argentinian cinema of the era.

  • The plot is straightforward, focusing on gags over intricate storytelling.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for being an early work by director Emilio Vieyra, who would go on to have a significant career in Argentinian genre cinema, particularly in horror and thriller films.

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