Torrente 4: Lethal crisis

2011 1h 33m ES

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ActionComedyCrime

Synopsis

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The rude, lewd and crude Spanish ex-police officer Torrente finds himself facing jail time. Can he survive a twisted irony that places him where he has put so many others, both guilty and innocent?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Santiago Segura
José Luis Torrente
Carlos Areces
Músico Boda
Goyo Jiménez
Jefe Seguridad Rocamora
Javier Gutiérrez
Solís
Ernesto Sevilla
Camarero boda
Maria Lapiedra
Melanie Rocamora
Francisco
Rocamora
Tomás Pozzi
Paparazzi boda

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Santiago Segura
Writers: Santiago Segura, Amador Rehak
Languages: Spanish
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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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CINEMA

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

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Santiago Segura, shot by Teo Delgado. 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 Alejandro Lázaro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Santiago Segura and Carlos Areces and Goyo Jiménez carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1417108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Santiago Segura directs. Teo Delgado behind the camera. Roque Baños scores. Alejandro Lázaro cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Part of the "Torrente Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Santiago Segura, shot by Teo Delgado. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Roque Baños. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alejandro Lázaro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Santiago Segura and Carlos Areces and Goyo Jiménez carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1417108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Teo Delgado
Original score: Roque Baños
Editing: Alejandro Lázaro
Makeup / hair: María Amaro
VFX supervisor: Pedro Lara
Sound: Gabriel Gutiérrez
Stunt coordinator: Federico Cueva
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Status: Released
Budget: $7,500,000
Box office: $29,737,384
Return: 396% of budget
Original language: ES
Certification (US): 12
IMDB: Torrente 4: Lethal crisis (2011)

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.