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El Bola
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El Bola

2000-10-20 · 88 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

El Bola is a 12-year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates and friendship.

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Directors
Achero Mañas
Production companies
Tesela Producciones Cinematográficas
Countries
Spain
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 100,957

Top Cast

Juan José BallestaJuan José BallestaBola
Pablo GalánAlfredo
Manuel MorónManuel MorónMariano
Alberto JiménezAlberto JiménezJosé
Ana WagenerAna WagenerLaura
Nieve de MedinaNieve de MedinaMarisa
Gloria MuñozGloria MuñozAurora
Javier LagoJavier LagoAlfonso
Soledad OsorioAbuela
Omar MuñozOmar MuñozJuan
Alfonso VallejoAlfonso VallejoVecino
Manolo CaroManolo CaroBirras
Juan Carlos MartínSebas
Máximo JiménezCobeta
Miguel Ángel GutiérrezSalva
Alberto ParrasChaval 1
Adrián GilChaval 2 (as Adrian Gil Rausch)
Juan Ramón DeacalAmigo 2
Andrés GertrúdixAndrés GertrúdixJavi
Rosario SantesmasesMaestra

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