Captain Pantoja and the Special Services

1999 2h 17m ES

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 159

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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The Peruvian army captain Pantaleon Pantoja, a very serious and efficient officer, is chosen by his superiors to set up a special service of 'visitors' to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers posted on remote jungle outposts.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Angie Cepeda
La colombiana
Salvador del Solar
Pantaleon Pantoja
Mónica Sánchez
Pochita
Pilar Bardem
Chuchupe
Aristóteles Picho
El Sincho
Gustavo Bueno
Coronel López
Tatiana Astengo
Pechuga
Gianfranco Brero
General Collazos

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francisco J. Lombardi
Writers: Enrique Moncloa, Giovanna Pollarolo
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Peru, Spain

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Peru, Spain.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bingen Mendizábal. 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 Danielle Fillios shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Angie Cepeda and Salvador del Solar and Mónica Sánchez carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0190611 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Francisco J. Lombardi directs. Bingen Mendizábal scores. Danielle Fillios cuts. Produced in Peru, Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $1.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Peru, Spain.
4Original score by Bingen Mendizábal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Danielle Fillios shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Angie Cepeda and Salvador del Solar and Mónica Sánchez carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0190611 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.