Hostages in the Barrio (Spanish: La estanquera de Vallecas)[1] is a 1987 Spanish quinqui film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, consisting of an adaptation of the stage play La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos.[2] It stars Emma Penella, José Luis Gómez, José Luis Manzano and Maribel Verdú.
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| Spanish | La estanquera de Vallecas |
| Directed by | Eloy de la Iglesia |
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| Based on | La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos |
| Produced by | Ángel Huete |
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| Cinematography | Manuel Rojas |
| Edited by | Julio Peña |
| Music by | Patxi Andión |
Production company | Ega Medios Audiovisuales |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | 83 million ₧ |
After two criminals attempt to rob a tobacco retailer in Vallecas, they are trapped inside and eventually develop a sort of friendly relationship with their hostages (the clerk and her niece).
An adaptation of the stage play La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos,[2] the screenplay was penned by Gonzalo Goicoechea [es], Eloy de la Iglesia and Alonso de Santos.[10] An Ega Medios Audiovisuales production,[11] the film was shot in Madrid in 1986.[3] The soundtrack was composed and performed by Patxi Andión.[12] The budget amounted to 83 million ₧.[3]
The film premiered on 9 April 1987.[9]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 1988 | 2nd Goya Awards | Best Editing | Julio Peña | Nominated | [13] |