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Torrente 4: Lethal crisis

Movie
Audience Score
55
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NR 1 hr 33 minCrime, Action, ComedyTorrente Collection PosterPart of Torrente Collection
The rude, lewd and crude Spanish ex-police officer Torrente finds himself facing jail time. Can he survive a twisted irony that places him where he has put so many others, both guilty and innocent?
StarringSantiago SeguraYon GonzálezAna Obregón
DirectorSantiago Segura
WriterSantiago Segura

Movie Details

Movie Budget:$7,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$29,737,384 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Spanish
Production Companies:Canal+ España, Amiguetes Entertainment, Atresmedia
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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.