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The Heifer (1985)

Movie ★ 6.7 122 min

Comedy War

During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.

Luis García Berlanga Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 6, 1985
Runtime
122 min
IMDb
tt0090250
Country
Language
Studio
Jet Films, Incine

Themes

Cast

Alfredo Landa Brigada Castro Guillermo Montesinos Guillermo Montesinos Mariano Santiago Ramos Santiago Ramos Limeño Juanjo Puigcorbé Juanjo Puigcorbé Alférez José Sacristán José Sacristán Teniente Broseta Carles Velat Carles Velat Cura Eduardo Calvo Eduardo Calvo Coronel Republicano Violeta Cela Violeta Cela Guadalupe Agustín González Agustín González Comandante Nacional María Luisa Ponte Juana Amelia de la Torre Amelia de la Torre Adela Carlos Tristancho Carlos Tristancho Cartujano Valeriano Andrés Valeriano Andrés Párroco María Elena Flores María Elena Flores Vicenta Antonio Gamero Antonio Gamero Sargento Nacional 1º Rafael Hernández Rafael Hernández Sargento Nacional 2º Valentín Paredes Valentín Paredes Soldado Calzoncillos Fernando Sancho Fernando Sancho Alcalde

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Heifer about?
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
Who directed The Heifer?
The Heifer was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Who stars in The Heifer?
The Heifer stars Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, Juanjo Puigcorbé.
When was The Heifer released?
The Heifer is a 1985 comedy, war film.
Where can I watch The Heifer?
You can watch The Heifer with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.