Torrente

Through extreme caricature and dark satire, the films hold a mirror up to the sleaziest underbellies of Spanish society. 🕶️ The Character: José Luis Torrente

The protagonist is designed to be the absolute antithesis of a hero. He is lazy, rude, a heavy drinker, sexist, racist, homophobic, and a fiercely aggressive supporter of the Atlético de Madrid soccer team. Spanish Comedy 'Torrente' to Get English Remake - Backstage Torrente

The is the most successful comedy franchise in Spanish box office history. Created by and starring multi-talented filmmaker Santiago Segura , the franchise revolves around José Luis Torrente —a grotesque, bumbling, and deliberately offensive former police officer turned private investigator. Through extreme caricature and dark satire, the films