The Bar
El bar
“Ordering coffee can cost your life”
Synopsis
In downtown Madrid, a series of mysterious gunshots trap a motley assortment of people in a decrepit bar.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Bar Trailer 2017
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-18
Top Cast
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Blanca Suárez
Elena
Mario Casas
Nacho
Carmen Machi
Trini
Secun de la Rosa
Sátur
Jaime Ordóñez
Israel
Terele Pávez
Amparo
Alejandro Awada
Sergio
Tony Lam
Chang
Sue Flack
Jennifer
Daniele Fileti
Frank
Miguel Fajardo
Blonde Guy
Daniel Arribas
Coughing Man
Mamen García
Gypsy Woman
Paco Sarro
Man #1
Mariano Andrés Soto
Man #2
Diego Braguinsky
Office Man
Jordi Aguilar
Street Sweeper
Mari Giner
Woman in a Coat
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.61x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Álex de la Iglesia, Jorge Guerricaechevarría
- Original Score
- Carlos Riera, Joan Valent
- Original Title
- El bar
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Nadie es Perfecto, Pokeepsie Films, Pampa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álex de la Iglesia
Álex de la Iglesia, Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Carlos Riera, Joan Valent
Ángel Amorós
Domingo González
Carolina Bang, Mikel Lejarza, Álex de la Iglesia, Mercedes Gamero
Department Leadership Roster
Álex de la Iglesia
Director
Álex de la Iglesia
Writer
Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Writer
Ángel Amorós
Director of Photography
Domingo González
Editor
Paola Torres
Costume Design
Mikel Lejarza
Producer
Álex de la Iglesia
Producer
Carlos Riera
Original Music Composer
Mercedes Gamero
Producer
Joan Valent
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bar about?
In downtown Madrid, a series of mysterious gunshots trap a motley assortment of people in a decrepit bar.
Who directed The Bar?
The Bar was directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
Who stars in The Bar?
The principal cast of The Bar includes Blanca Suárez, Mario Casas, Carmen Machi, Secun de la Rosa, Jaime Ordóñez.
When was The Bar released and how long is it?
The Bar was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bar?
The Bar had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $3.7M at the worldwide box office (0.61 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Bar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bar was composed by Carlos Riera, Joan Valent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bar?
The Bar holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).