Topic: Spanish Gangs of the 80s

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Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Carmen Maura · Verónica Forqué · Luis Hostalot · Gonzalo Suárez

Synopsis What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) is a film by Pedro Almodóvar that pays tribute to Italian Neorealism while incorporating dark humor and controversial themes. The narrative unfolds in the towering apartment blocks surrounding Madrid, focusing on the...

7.1

15K votes

7.1

15K votes

The Laws of the Border

2021 · Movie · 129 min. · Spain

Direction Daniel Monzón

Cast Marcos Ruiz · Begoña Vargas · Chechu Salgado · Carlos Oviedo

Synopsis The Laws of the Border (2021) kicks off in the summer of 1978, introducing Nacho Cañas, a reserved and somewhat awkward teenager residing in Girona. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Zarco and Tere, two rebellious youths...

6.8

14K votes

6.8

14K votes

Overdose

1983 · Movie · 104 min. · Spain

Direction Eloy de la Iglesia

Cast José Luis Manzano · Javier García · Enrique San Francisco · José Manuel Cervino

Synopsis Overdose (1983) follows the tumultuous journey of two inseparable friends, Paco and Urko, who descend into a life of delinquency and drug use. The duo, driven by their shared addiction, are compelled into street hustling and a spiraling criminal lifestyle....

6.7

9K votes

6.7

9K votes

Fast, Fast

1981 · Movie · 98 min. · Spain

Direction Carlos Saura

Cast Berta Socuéllamos · José Antonio Valdelomar · Jesús Arias · José María Hervás Roldán

Synopsis Fast, Fast (1981) follows the story of Angela, who starts to associate with Pablo and his crew of youthful criminals. The narrative delves into the consequences of her newfound friendships and the dangerous world she enters.

6.4

5K votes

6.4

5K votes

6.4

928 votes

Confessions of a Congressman

1978 · Movie · 116 min. · Spain

Direction Eloy de la Iglesia

Cast José Sacristán · María Luisa San José · José Luis Alonso · Enrique Vivó

Synopsis Confessions of a Congressman (1978) follows the story of a politician, Roberto Orbea, portrayed by José Sacristán, who finds himself in a compromising situation orchestrated by his political adversaries. These opponents, privy to Orbea's hidden desires, manipulate him into a...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

7 Virgins

2005 · Movie · 86 min. · Spain

Direction Alberto Rodríguez

Cast Juan José Ballesta · Jesús Carroza · Vicente Romero · Alba Rodríguez

Synopsis 7 Virgins (2005) unfolds during a sultry summer in a downtrodden, working-class neighborhood in the south. The story revolves around Tano, a youthful inmate granted a rare 48-hour leave from a juvenile detention center to attend his brother Santacana's wedding....

6.1

20K votes

6.1

20K votes

Hidden Pleasures

1977 · Movie · 98 min. · Spain

Direction Eloy de la Iglesia

Cast Simón Andreu · Charo López · Tony Fuentes · Beatriz Rossat

Synopsis Hidden Pleasures (1977) follows the story of a discreet and affluent banker, who, despite his age and success, finds himself deeply infatuated with a penniless yet attractive 18-year-old student. This intense and forbidden love leads to tragic repercussions for the...

6.1

729 votes

6.1

729 votes

La estanquera de Vallecas

1987 · Movie · 106 min. · Spain

Direction Eloy de la Iglesia

Cast Emma Penella · José Luis Gómez · José Luis Manzano · Maribel Verdú

Synopsis La estanquera de Vallecas (1987) follows the tense narrative of two troublemakers who invade a local tobacco shop in the Vallecas district with the intent to rob it. When their plan goes awry, they find themselves trapped inside, leading to...

6.0

8K votes

6.0

8K votes

Street Warriors

1977 · Movie · 103 min. · Spain

Direction José Antonio de la Loma

Cast Ángel Fernández Franco · Frank Braña · Xabier Elorriaga · Miguel Hugal

Synopsis Street Warriors (1977) delves into the tumultuous world of youth crime and rebellion that plagued Spain during the 1970s and 1980s. The narrative unfolds in the gritty streets of Barcelona, a city notorious for its troubled neighborhoods. At the heart...

6.0

6K votes

6.0

6K votes

Sueños y pan

2023 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction Luis (Soto) Muñoz

Cast George Steane · Javier de Luis · Cristina Masoni · Mario Saura

Synopsis Sueños y pan (2023) follows the thrilling escapades of Javi and Dani, who embark on a daring heist to steal a painting. Driven by the suspicion that the artwork holds significant value, they devise a scheme to sell it. However,...

5.8

269 votes

5.8

269 votes