Hostages in the Barrio
1987 Spanish film
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Hostages in the Barrio (Spanish: La estanquera de Vallecas)[1] is a 1987 Spanish quinqui film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, consisting of an adaptation of the stage play La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos.[2] It stars Emma Penella, José Luis Gómez, José Luis Manzano and Maribel Verdú.
- Gonzalo Goicoechea
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- José Luis Alonso de Santos
by José Luis Alonso de Santos
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| Spanish | La estanquera de Vallecas |
| Directed by | Eloy de la Iglesia |
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| Based on | La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos |
| Produced by | Ángel Huete |
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| Cinematography | Manuel Rojas |
| Edited by | Julio Peña |
| Music by | Patxi Andión |
Production company | Ega Medios Audiovisuales |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | 83 million ₧ |
Plot
After two criminals attempt to rob a tobacco retailer in Vallecas, they are trapped inside and eventually develop a sort of friendly relationship with their hostages (the clerk and her niece).
Cast
- Emma Penella as Doña Justa[3]
- José Luis Gómez as Leandro[4]
- José Luis Manzano as Tocho[5]
- Maribel Verdú as Ángeles[6]
- Fernando Guillén[7]
- Jesús Puente as the commissar[8]
- Antonio Gamero[5]
- Nieve Parola[9]
- Antonio Iranzo[5]
- Tina Sainz[9]
- Chari Moreno[9]
- José Luis Fernández "Pirri"[9]
- Azucena Hernández[9]
- Simón Andreu[5]
- Tony Valento as chocolatier[4]
Production
An adaptation of the stage play La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos,[2] the screenplay was penned by Gonzalo Goicoechea, Eloy de la Iglesia and Alonso de Santos.[10] An Ega Medios Audiovisuales production,[11] the film was shot in Madrid in 1986.[3] The soundtrack was composed and performed by Patxi Andión.[12] The budget amounted to 83 million ₧.[3]
Maribel Verdú revealed that she suffered physical attacks by José Luis Manzano during filming.[13]
Release
The film premiered on 9 April 1987.[9]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 1988 | 2nd Goya Awards | Best Editing | Julio Peña | Nominated | [14] |