Hostages in the Barrio

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Hostages in the Barrio
Theatrical release poster
SpanishLa estanquera de Vallecas
Directed byEloy de la Iglesia
Screenplay by
Based onLa estanquera de Vallecas
by José Luis Alonso de Santos
Produced byÁngel Huete
Starring
CinematographyManuel Rojas
Edited byJulio Peña
Music byPatxi Andión
Production
company
Ega Medios Audiovisuales
Release date
  • 9 April 1987 (1987-04-09)
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish
Budget83 million

Hostages in the Barrio (Spanish: La estanquera de Vallecas)

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
.

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

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 [es], 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]

Release

The film premiered on 9 April 1987.[9]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
1988 2nd Goya Awards Best Editing Julio Peña Nominated [13]

See also

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