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The Heifer

The Heifer

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: La vaquilla
  • Genres: Comedy, War
  • Release Date: 1985-03-06
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (64 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Jet Films, Incine
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7254
  • Languages: Spanish

Cast & Crew

Alfredo Landa

Alfredo Landa

as Brigada Castro

Guillermo Montesinos

Guillermo Montesinos

as Mariano

Santiago Ramos

Santiago Ramos

as Limeño

Juanjo Puigcorbé

Juanjo Puigcorbé

as Alférez

José Sacristán

José Sacristán

as Teniente Broseta

Carles Velat

Carles Velat

as Cura

Eduardo Calvo

Eduardo Calvo

as Coronel Republicano

Violeta Cela

Violeta Cela

as Guadalupe

Agustín González

Agustín González

as Comandante Nacional

María Luisa Ponte

María Luisa Ponte

as Juana

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Keywords

bullfightingvillagesatirespanish civil war (1936-39)soldierbullplatoonbehind enemy lines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heifer?

The Heifer is a Comedy, War movie directed by . It was released on 1985-03-06.

Who are the main actors in The Heifer?

The main cast includes Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, Juanjo Puigcorbé, José Sacristán, .

Where can I watch The Heifer online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Heifer is available.

Is The Heifer based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Heifer?

The Heifer has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 64 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Heifer?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Heifer?

The soundtrack was composed by Jet Films, Incine. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Heifer filmed?

The Heifer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Heifer?

The total runtime of The Heifer is 122 minutes.

Is The Heifer suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Heifer?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Heifer.

Does The Heifer have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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