Golden Balls

Golden Balls

1993 · 95 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Drama

A libidinous construction worker uses his charm and bravado in an attempt to attain enough finances to build his dream project.

Directed by Bigas Luna · Written by Bigas Luna

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Javier Bardem Benito González
Maria de Medeiros Marta (La mujer, 45 kilos)
Maribel Verdú Claudia (La amante, 52 kilos)
Elisa Tovati Rita (El primer amor, 47 kilos)
Benicio del Toro Bob, el amigo de Miami
Alessandro Gassmann Miguel, el amigo de Melilla
Ángel de Andrés López Gil, el de los garbanzos
Alicia Moro La chica de Gil
Raquel Bianca Ana (La comehombres, ? kilos)
Albert Vidal El suegro
Enric Cusí El hombre de confianza
Francisco Casares El productor

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