The Tobacconist of Vallecas
1987, Spanish. Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
Leandro, an unemployed mason and his friend, Tocho, attempt to rob a tobacconist in the Vallecas district of Madrid, but Mrs. Justa, the tobacconist, impedes it alerting the neighbors who notify police. Inside the shop, the confrontation between the two friends and their 'hostages', the tobacconist and her niece Angeles, is relaxing, and a budding sympathy arises between them.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1987
- Original title
- La estanquera de Vallecas
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Gonzalo Goicoechea, Eloy de la Iglesia, José Luis Alonso de Santos
- Box office
- $312K
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The Tobacconist of Vallecas: quick answers
Is The Tobacconist of Vallecas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
The Tobacconist of Vallecas runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Tobacconist of Vallecas have a post-credits scene?
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The Tobacconist of Vallecas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Tobacconist of Vallecas on?
The Tobacconist of Vallecas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 April 1987. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
If you liked The Tobacconist of Vallecas, try What Have I Done to Deserve This?, Suicide Kings, Pepi, Luci, Bom.
Who directed The Tobacconist of Vallecas?
The Tobacconist of Vallecas (1987) was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia and stars Emma Penella, José Luis Gómez, Maribel Verdú.