The Heifer
Originally released in 1985. The Heifer is a comedy/war film. directed by Luis García Berlanga. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, and Santiago Ramos
Synopsis
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (66 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alfredo Landa
as Brigada Castro
Guillermo Montesinos
as Mariano
Santiago Ramos
as Limeño
Juanjo Puigcorbé
as Alférez
José Sacristán
as Teniente Broseta
Carles Velat
as Cura
Eduardo Calvo
as Coronel Republicano
Violeta Cela
as Guadalupe
Agustín González
as Comandante Nacional
María Luisa Ponte
as Juana
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Jet Films
- Incine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Heifer about?
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addit...
Who directed The Heifer?
The Heifer was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
How long is The Heifer?
The Heifer has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Heifer released?
The Heifer was released on March 6, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Heifer?
The main cast of The Heifer includes Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, Juanjo Puigcorbé, José Sacristán.