The Heifer

– A platoon of mismatched republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 2 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Original Name:
La vaquilla
The Heifer (1985) - Also known as La vaquilla

A platoon of mismatched republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the saint patron date of the village. In addition to ruining the nationals' celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the procession and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side. Written by Mary Solari

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Release Date:

06 Mar 1985

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Luis García Berlanga

Writer:

Rafael Azcona (screenplay), Rafael Azcona (story), Luis García Berlanga (screenplay), Luis García Berlanga (story)

Main Actors:

Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, José Sacristán

Plot:

A platoon of mismatched republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the saint patron date of the village. In addition to ruining the ...

Awards:

1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10