Hitting Bottom
En la puta calle
Synopsis
Juan Gutiérrez, 44, an electrician, has been unemployed for a long time. He decides to leave his family to go find work in Madrid, believing that in the big city the opportunities will be greater. Once there, he discovers that things are not as he believed. He is an electrician. He doesn't want to clean windshields at stoplights or clean cabarets at dawn. He wants to work as an electrician. Occasionally she meets Andy, a Caribbean mulatto who boasts bulletproof optimism. With his sharp wit, he manages as best he can, trying not to be found by the immigration authorities. Despite the distances, "Gallego" and "Sudaca" become friends.
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Ramón Barea
Juan Gutierrez
Luis Alberto García
Andy Cardoso
Haydée Inchausti
Juan's Son
Sandro Gutiérrez
Juan's Son
Lola Canteros
Juan's Wife
Marga Escudero
Margarita
Roberto Díaz Gomar
Dandy pensión
Said El Yamin
Mohamed
Ione Irazabal
Empleada INEM
Daniel Huarte
Soldier
Paco Catalá
Felipe González
Txema Sandoval
Margarita's Husband
Felipe García Vélez
Chufla
Tomás Cimadevilla
Tom Jones
Magalys Gainza
Sonia
Carmen Pardo
Monumento
Pablo Rivero
Yonki
Patricia García Méndez
Beatriz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrique Gabriel
- Original Title
- En la puta calle
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrique Gabriel
Department Leadership Roster
Enrique Gabriel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hitting Bottom
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What is Hitting Bottom about?
Juan Gutiérrez, 44, an electrician, has been unemployed for a long time. He decides to leave his family to go find work in Madrid, believing that in the big city the opportunities will be greater. Once there, he discovers that things are not as he believed. He is an electrician. He doesn't want to clean windshields at stoplights or clean cabarets at dawn. He wants to work as an electrician. Occasionally she meets Andy, a Caribbean mulatto who boasts bulletproof optimism. With his sharp wit, he manages as best he can, trying not to be found by the immigration authorities. Despite the distances, "Gallego" and "Sudaca" become friends.
Who directed Hitting Bottom?
Hitting Bottom was directed by Enrique Gabriel.
Who stars in Hitting Bottom?
The principal cast of Hitting Bottom includes Ramón Barea, Luis Alberto García, Haydée Inchausti, Sandro Gutiérrez, Lola Canteros.
When was Hitting Bottom released and how long is it?
Hitting Bottom was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hitting Bottom?
Hitting Bottom holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).