Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law(1998)
A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.
Movie: Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law
Top 10 Billed Cast
José Luis Torrente
Rafi
Amparito
Reme
Padre
Malaguita
Toneti
Bombilla
Carlitos
Francés
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