Torrente 3: The Protector

2005 1h 31m ES

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Synopsis

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A popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's top executives decide to hire the most incompetent detective they can find to act as her bodyguard.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Santiago Segura
José Luis Torrente
José Mota
Josito
Javier Gutiérrez
Juan Francisco
Carlos Latre
Pepito
Tony Leblanc
Tío Mauricio/Abuela
Eduardo García
Torrente niño
Yvonne Sciò
Giannina
Silvia Gambino
Vanessa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Santiago Segura
Writers: Santiago Segura
Languages: Italian, Spanish, Catalan
Countries: Spain

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MONEY

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Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Italian, Spanish, Catalan.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Torrente Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Santiago Segura, shot by Unax Mendia. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Roque Baños. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mapa Pastor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Santiago Segura and José Mota and Javier Gutiérrez carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Santiago Segura directs. Unax Mendia behind the camera. Roque Baños scores. Mapa Pastor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Italian, Spanish, Catalan.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.
2Released 21 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Italian, Spanish, Catalan.
4Part of the "Torrente Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Santiago Segura, shot by Unax Mendia. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Roque Baños. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Mapa Pastor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Santiago Segura and José Mota and Javier Gutiérrez carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0444505 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Unax Mendia
Original score: Roque Baños
Editing: Mapa Pastor
Costume design: Lala Huete
Makeup / hair: José Quetglás
Stunt coordinator: Martín del Rio
Runtime: 91 min · 1h 31m
Status: Released
Budget: $5,500,000
Box office: $21,779,366
Return: 396% of budget
Original language: ES
Certification (US): 18
IMDB: Torrente 3: The Protector (2005)

Part of

Torrente Collection

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 slapstick comedy with action, gaining a cult following due to Torrente's underdog status. The appeal lies in the mix of humor, action, and subtle societal critique, particularly of contemporary Spanish politics. Torrente’s incompetence and eventual success, despite his bigotry and idiocy, make for an endearing narrative. The series cleverly satirizes Spanish culture, balancing between absurd comedy and insightful commentary, establishing Torrente as a unique, morally ambiguous hero in the private detective genre.