The Strategy of the Snail
1993, Spanish. Directed by Sergio Cabrera.
No one can take away what we carry inside.
A group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who they once were.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sergio CabreraDirector
- Frank Ramírez"Perro" Romero
- Fausto CabreraDon Jacinto
- Florina LemaitreGabriel / Gabriela
- Humberto DoradoVíctor Honorio Mosquera
- Delfina GuidoMisia Trina
- Vicky HernándezDoña Eulalia
- Gustavo AngaritaPadre Luis
- Luis Fernando Múnera“El Paisa” (narrador)
- Marcela GallegoGloria
- Saín CastroJusto
- Ernesto MalbránLázaro
- Edgardo RománJuez Díaz
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1993
- Original title
- La estrategia del caracol
- Country
- Colombia, France, Italy
- Written by
- Humberto Dorado, Jorge Goldenberg, Frank Ramírez
- Budget
- $1M
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What The Strategy of the Snail is based on
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The Strategy of the Snail: quick answers
Is The Strategy of the Snail worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Strategy of the Snail?
The Strategy of the Snail runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Strategy of the Snail have a post-credits scene?
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The Strategy of the Snail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Strategy of the Snail yet.
Which OTT platform is The Strategy of the Snail on?
The Strategy of the Snail isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1993. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strategy of the Snail?
If you liked The Strategy of the Snail, try The People Upstairs, The Cobbler, Official Competition.
Who directed The Strategy of the Snail?
The Strategy of the Snail (1993) was directed by Sergio Cabrera and stars Frank Ramírez, Fausto Cabrera, Florina Lemaitre.
What is The Strategy of the Snail based on?
The Strategy of the Snail is based on news article, a literary genre.