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6.1 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19771h 33mSpain

Paper Tigers

Tigres de papel

Synopsis

Spain, 1977. The first general elections are about to take place after the long dictatorship and the progressive environment of Madrid is easily palpable. Protagonists, Carmen and Juan were once married and now living separately, both have a child. It's one of the only reasons they maintain cordial to one another. Their separation, the political context and the contradictions of the progressives of the time will not defeat the affinity between the two.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fernando Colomo
Screenplay & Story
Fernando Colomo
Original Title
Tigres de papel
Country of Origin
Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 33m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fernando Colomo

Screenplay & Story

Fernando Colomo

Director of Photography

Ángel Luis Fernández

Department Leadership Roster

Fernando Colomo

Fernando Colomo

Director

Fernando Colomo

Fernando Colomo

Writer

Ángel Luis Fernández

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Tigers

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Paper Tigers about?

Spain, 1977. The first general elections are about to take place after the long dictatorship and the progressive environment of Madrid is easily palpable. Protagonists, Carmen and Juan were once married and now living separately, both have a child. It's one of the only reasons they maintain cordial to one another. Their separation, the political context and the contradictions of the progressives of the time will not defeat the affinity between the two.

Who directed Paper Tigers?

Paper Tigers was directed by Fernando Colomo.

Who stars in Paper Tigers?

The principal cast of Paper Tigers includes Miguel Arribas, Carmen Maura, Joaquín Hinojosa, Pedro Díez del Corral, Concha Grégori.

When was Paper Tigers released and how long is it?

Paper Tigers was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.