The Car

Jan 1, 2003

★ 7.6

Overview

When the Velezes agree to buy a used Chevrolet Bel-Air from their neighbors, who've recently won a brand-new car in a school raffle, they're thrilled about the prospect of leaving Bogotá's public transportation system behind. Little do they know that, despite its glossy red exterior, their newfound status symbol is a real lemon. Colombian director Luis Orjuela helms this hilarious look at the pitfalls of automobile ownership.

Genres

Comedy

Family

Adventure

Production Companies

Dago García Producciones

The Car Trailers

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Cast

Óscar

Diego Cadavid

Narrador, voz

Monica Lopera

Siervo

César Badillo

Florina

Luly Bossa

Lorena

Diana Hoyos

Alfredo

Bernardo García

Amilcar

Fernando Arévalo

Comprador de carro

Fernando Solórzano

Segundino

Hansel Camacho

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