The Car (2003)
Overview
When the Velezes agree to buy a used Chevrolet Bel-Air from their neighbors, who've recently won a brand-new car in a school raffle, they're thrilled about the prospect of leaving Bogotá's public transportation system behind. Little do they know that, despite its glossy red exterior, their newfound status symbol is a real lemon. Colombian director Luis Orjuela helms this hilarious look at the pitfalls of automobile ownership.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 3.282 |
Directed By
Luis Alberto Orjuela
Crew
Luis Alberto Orjuela
Juan Carlos Vasquez
Dago García
Dago García
Maria Carolina Barrera
Jimmy Pulido Lopez
TOP CAST
Diego Cadavid
Óscar
Monica Lopera
Narrador, voz
César Badillo
Siervo
Luly Bossa
Florina
Diana Hoyos
Lorena
Bernardo García
Alfredo
Fernando Arévalo
Amilcar
Fernando Solórzano
Comprador de carro
Hansel Camacho
Segundino
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