Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law (Spanish: Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley) [1][n. 1] is a 1998 Spanish dark comedy film written and directed by Santiago Segura, who stars as José Luis Torrente, a racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, and fascist former police agent. [2] Characterized by its deliberately cartoonish humor, it proved to be a massive box office hit, and Torrente became ...
Torrente for President: Directed by Santiago Segura. With Santiago Segura, Fernando Esteso, Jerónimo Nieto, Damián Ramos. A satirical comedy that pokes fun at Spanish social and political stereotypes, featuring parodies of real events and special guest appearances from the political sphere.
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 ...
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Torrente is a lazy, rude, drunkard, sexist, racist, extreme-right-wing Madrid cop; a despicable character who only cares about himself. He discovers that a band of drug traffickers are operating in a nearby Chinese restaurant, and knows that if he cracks this case, it could make him regain the status he lost within the police department.