The Heifer(1985)
La vaquilla
The Heifer 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.
The Heifer (1985) is a comedy and war film directed by Luis García Berlanga, released on March 6, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos and Juanjo Puigcorbé. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis García Berlanga
- Writers:
- Luis García Berlanga, Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
- Producers:
- Benjamín Benhamou
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Suárez
- Production:
- Jet Films, Incine
- Status:
- Released
The Heifer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alfredo Landa
as Brigada Castro
Guillermo Montesinos
as Mariano
Santiago Ramos
as Limeño
Juanjo Puigcorbé
as Alférez
José Sacristán
as Teniente Broseta
Carles Velat
as Cura
Eduardo Calvo
as Coronel Republicano
Violeta Cela
as Guadalupe
Agustín González
as Comandante Nacional
- María Luisa Ponte
María Luisa Ponte
as Juana
Amelia de la Torre
as Adela
Carlos Tristancho
as Cartujano
Key crew
Directed by Luis García Berlanga, written by Luis García Berlanga, Luis García Berlanga and Rafael Azcona, produced by Benjamín Benhamou.
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The Heifer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 70 ratings.
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The Heifer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Heifer online?
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The Heifer (1985) is available to stream on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel and Tivify, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Heifer?
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The main cast of The Heifer (1985) includes Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos, Juanjo Puigcorbé and José Sacristán. The film was directed by Luis García Berlanga. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Heifer released?
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The Heifer was released on March 6, 1985 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Heifer worth watching?
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The Heifer (1985) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.