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Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella

Movie
Audience Score
60
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NR 1 hr 39 minComedy, CrimeTorrente Collection PosterPart of Torrente Collection
For this second film in the cult comedy series Torrente takes our fat police officer from Madrid to Marbella in Spain to investigate a villain’s plot to destroy the city with a missile. This James Bond style slapstick comedy became the most successful box-office film in Spanish film history beating out only the first Torrente film.
StarringSantiago SeguraGabino DiegoTony Leblanc
DirectorSantiago Segura

Movie Details

Movie Budget:$4,000,000
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Santiago Segura
Production Companies:Amiguetes Entertainment, Lolafilms
Movie Tags:
detectivemissileroulettemarbella

Torrente Collection

This series of films centers on Torrente, a self-proclaimed private detective known for his arrogance, ignorance, and racism. Despite his flaws, Torrente often saves the day, typically with the help of a younger, more tech-savvy partner. The series starts with Torrente taking down a drug trafficking operation, followed by various cases often linked to political corruption. These films blend slapstick comedy with action, gaining a cult following due to Torrente's underdog status. The appeal lies in the mix of humor, action, and subtle societal critique, particularly of contemporary Spanish politics. Torrente’s incompetence and eventual success, despite his bigotry and idiocy, make for an endearing narrative. The series cleverly satirizes Spanish culture, balancing between absurd comedy and insightful commentary, establishing Torrente as a unique, morally ambiguous hero in the private detective genre.