Pals
Colegas
“They are more than friends, they are...”
Synopsis
José is an unemployed 18-year-old living in a cramped apartment in the slums of Madrid. Marginalized by poverty, José spends his time with his friend Antonio. However, when José gets his girlfriend, Rosario, pregnant, the two friends try anything to get the money to pay for her to have an abortion.
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Pals (Colegas) - U.S. Blu-ray Trailer - Eloy de la Iglesia (1982, Spain)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-01
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Antonio Flores
Antonio
Rosario Flores
Rosario
José Luis Manzano
José
José Manuel Cervino
Esteban
Queta Ariel
Herminia
José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'
Pirri
Enrique San Francisco
Rogelio
Ricardo Márquez
Sebas
Francisco Casares
Padre de Antonio
Isabel Perales
Madre de José
Luis Romero
Colza
Omar Butler
Gay
Tony Valento
Gay
Coral Pellicer
Comadrona
Pedro Nieva Parola
Parola
Mari Carmen Alvarado
Patrona
Marisa Porcel
Comadrona
Julio Ruano
Policía
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$647K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Eloy de la Iglesia, Gonzalo Goicoechea
- Original Score
- Botafogo, Antonio Flores
- Original Title
- Colegas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $647K
- Production Studios
- Ópalo Films, Award Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eloy de la Iglesia
Eloy de la Iglesia, Gonzalo Goicoechea
Botafogo, Antonio Flores
Hans Burmann, Antonio Cuevas
José Salcedo
José Antonio Pérez Giner
Department Leadership Roster
Eloy de la Iglesia
Director
Eloy de la Iglesia
Screenplay
Gonzalo Goicoechea
Screenplay
Hans Burmann
Director of Photography
Antonio Cuevas
Director of Photography
José Antonio Pérez Giner
Producer
José Salcedo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pals
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What is Pals about?
José is an unemployed 18-year-old living in a cramped apartment in the slums of Madrid. Marginalized by poverty, José spends his time with his friend Antonio. However, when José gets his girlfriend, Rosario, pregnant, the two friends try anything to get the money to pay for her to have an abortion.
Who directed Pals?
Pals was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
Who stars in Pals?
The principal cast of Pals includes Antonio Flores, Rosario Flores, José Luis Manzano, José Manuel Cervino, Queta Ariel.
When was Pals released and how long is it?
Pals was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Pals make at the box office?
Pals grossed $647K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pals was composed by Botafogo, Antonio Flores.