Dos pillos y pico
Dos pillos y pico

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Dos pillos y pico

1981
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Spanish

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Ignacio IquinoGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two petty criminals, an older experienced one and a younger eager one, find themselves entangled in a series of mishaps and misunderstandings as they attempt to pull off various schemes. Their efforts often backfire spectacularly, leading to comical situations and a constant struggle to escape the consequences of their actions. The film follows their misadventures as they navigate the underworld and try to make a quick buck, usually with disastrous and hilarious results.

Critical Reception

This lighthearted Spanish comedy was generally received as a straightforward, if unexceptional, entertainment piece of its era. It relied heavily on the established comedic personas of its lead actors to deliver laughs, and while it found an audience appreciative of its slapstick and situational humor, it was not widely praised for originality or depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its simple, unpretentious humor.

  • Appreciated for the performances of its comedic leads.

  • Seen as a typical, enjoyable comedy of its time.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Dos pillos y pico' is not extensively documented on Google Reviews, but it is generally viewed as a nostalgic and amusing comedy that provided lighthearted entertainment for its viewers during the early 1980s.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its use of classic Spanish comedic tropes and the chemistry between its lead actors, Alfredo Landa and Antonio Ferrandis, who were both popular figures in Spanish cinema at the time.

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