The Heifer
La vaquilla
Synopsis
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
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Alfredo Landa
Brigada Castro
Guillermo Montesinos
Mariano
Santiago Ramos
Limeño
Juanjo Puigcorbé
Alférez
José Sacristán
Teniente Broseta
Carles Velat
Cura
Eduardo Calvo
Coronel Republicano
Violeta Cela
Guadalupe
Agustín González
Comandante Nacional
María Luisa Ponte
Juana
Amelia de la Torre
Adela
Carlos Tristancho
Cartujano
Valeriano Andrés
Párroco
María Elena Flores
Vicenta
Antonio Gamero
Sargento Nacional 1º
Rafael Hernández
Sargento Nacional 2º
Valentín Paredes
Soldado Calzoncillos
Fernando Sancho
Alcalde
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
- Original Score
- Miguel Asins Arbó
- Original Title
- La vaquilla
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Jet Films, Incine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis García Berlanga
Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
Miguel Asins Arbó
Carlos Suárez
Benjamín Benhamou, Alfredo Matas
Department Leadership Roster
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Luis García Berlanga
Screenplay
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Carlos Suárez
Director of Photography
Benjamín Benhamou
Producer
Enrique Alarcón
Production Design
Luis Argüello
Production Design
León Revuelta
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Heifer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heifer
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What is The Heifer about?
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
Who directed The Heifer?
The Heifer was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Who stars in The Heifer?
The principal cast of The Heifer includes Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, Juanjo Puigcorbé, José Sacristán.
When was The Heifer released and how long is it?
The Heifer was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heifer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heifer was composed by Miguel Asins Arbó.