The Strategy of the Snail(1993)
La estrategia del caracol
No one can take away what we carry inside.
The Strategy of the Snail Synopsis
A group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who they once were.
The Strategy of the Snail (1993) is a comedy and drama film directed by Sergio Cabrera, released on December 25, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Frank Ramírez, Fausto Cabrera, Florina Lemaitre and Humberto Dorado. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergio Cabrera
- Writers:
- Humberto Dorado, Jorge Goldenberg, Frank Ramírez
- Producers:
- Sergio Cabrera
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Congote
- Composer:
- Germán Arrieta
- Production:
- Ministère de la Culture et de la Francophonie, Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, Compañía para el Fomento Cinematográfico - FOCINE
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Strategy of the Snail (1993) Trailer
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The Strategy of the Snail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Ramírez
as "Perro" Romero
Fausto Cabrera
as Don Jacinto
Florina Lemaitre
as Gabriel / Gabriela
Humberto Dorado
as Víctor Honorio Mosquera
Delfina Guido
as Misia Trina
Vicky Hernández
as Doña Eulalia
Gustavo Angarita
as Padre Luis
Luis Fernando Múnera
as “El Paisa” (narrador)
Marcela Gallego
as Gloria
Saín Castro
as Justo
Ernesto Malbrán
as Lázaro
Edgardo Román
as Juez Díaz
Key crew
Directed by Sergio Cabrera, written by Humberto Dorado, Jorge Goldenberg and Frank Ramírez, produced by Sergio Cabrera.
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The Strategy of the Snail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 98 ratings.
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Who stars in The Strategy of the Snail?
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The main cast of The Strategy of the Snail (1993) includes Frank Ramírez, Fausto Cabrera, Florina Lemaitre, Humberto Dorado and Delfina Guido. The film was directed by Sergio Cabrera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strategy of the Snail released?
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The Strategy of the Snail was released on December 25, 1993 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Strategy of the Snail worth watching?
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The Strategy of the Snail (1993) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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