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Torrente 3: The Protector

Movie
Audience Score
54
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NR 1 hr 31 minComedy, CrimeTorrente Collection PosterPart of Torrente Collection
A popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's top executives decide to hire the most incompetent detective they can find to act as her bodyguard.
StarringSantiago SeguraYvonne SciòJavier Gutiérrez
DirectorSantiago Segura

Movie Details

Movie Budget:$5,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$21,779,366 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Santiago Segura
Production Companies:Atresmedia, Amiguetes Entertainment
Movie Tags:
policedetectiveparodyspanish politicsfreaksfrikitorrente

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.