Offsides

Offsides

1991 · 95 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

Comedy as six pensioners in residence take on the sponsorship of the FOOTBALL team in the neighbouring orphanage with unexpected consequences.

Directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez · Written by Fernando Fernán Gómez

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