Question 1

What 1986 action movie inspired Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law?

Accepted Answer

Santiago Segura has claimed the inspiration was Cobra (1986), conceived as a parody of 80s action movies, with the title spoofing its Spanish release name.

Question 2

Which two actors made a cinema comeback after over 20 years in this film?

Accepted Answer

Tony Leblanc and Espartaco Santoni returned to cinema after more than 20 years, with Leblanc's last film in 1975 and Santoni's in 1974.

Question 3

Who plays the nerdy friend Rafi in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Javier Cámara plays the character Rafi, who is enlisted by the former policeman to help bust drug traffickers.

Question 4

What is the central plot conflict in Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law?

Accepted Answer

A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.

Question 5

Which actor from a convenience store heist later becomes Torrente's sidekick in a sequel?

Accepted Answer

Gabino Diego, who plays one of the robbers in the convenience store heist, would later become Torrente's sidekick in Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella (2001).

Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law

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