The Ferpect Crime

2004 1h 42m ES

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 369

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Synopsis

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A playboy has the tables turned on him when he finds himself being used as a plaything by an undesirable woman.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Guillermo Toledo
Rafael González
Mónica Cervera
Lourdes
Luis Varela
Don Antonio Fraguas
Enrique Villén
Comisario Campoy
Fernando Tejero
Alonso
Javier Gutiérrez
Jaime
Kira Miró
Roxanne
Rosario Pardo
Señora despistada

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Álex de la Iglesia
Writers: Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain, Italy

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, shot by José Luis 'Moti' Moreno. 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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5 / 7

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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6 / 7

ERA

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Guillermo Toledo and Mónica Cervera and Luis Varela carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0395125 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Álex de la Iglesia directs. José Luis 'Moti' Moreno behind the camera. Roque Baños scores. Alejandro Lázaro cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Spain, Italy. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 22 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.
3Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, shot by José Luis 'Moti' Moreno. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Roque Baños. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Alejandro Lázaro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Guillermo Toledo and Mónica Cervera and Luis Varela carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0395125 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "department store", "bachelor", "blackmail", "orgy".

The technical file

Cinematography: José Luis 'Moti' Moreno
Original score: Roque Baños
Editing: Alejandro Lázaro
Costume design: Paco Delgado
Runtime: 102 min · 1h 42m
Status: Released
Budget: $6,000,000
Box office: $9,040,667
Return: 151% of budget
Original language: ES
IMDB: The Ferpect Crime (2004)

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deepkino2025-09-17
★ 7/10
This incredibly witty film masterfully maintains a level of absurdity comparable to Álex de la Iglesia's work! While it will have you laughing until your sides hurt, it also prompts deep reflections on fashion, beauty, and their profound impact on societal psychology and sociology. It is a highly watchable and thought-provoking piece!

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