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1991

1h 35m

5.0(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Comedy as six pensioners in residence take on the sponsorship of the FOOTBALL team in the neighbouring orphanage with unexpected consequences.

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11 members

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Fernando Fernán Gómez

Don Aníbal

Acting

José Luis López Vázquez

Don Anselmo del Castillo

Acting

María Asquerino

Sor María

Acting

Luis Escobar

Don Alfonso

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Gabino Diego

Antonio Mancilla - Abogado defensor

Acting

Tomás Zori

Don José

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Alfonso del Real

Don Juan

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Manuel Alexandre

Don Luis

Acting

Eulalia Ramón

Susana

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Tina Sainz

Fiscal

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Miguel Ángel García

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