Captain Pantoja and the Special Services
1999, Spanish. Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi.
The Peruvian army captain Pantaleon Pantoja, a very serious and efficient officer, is chosen by his superiors to set up a special service of 'visitors' to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers posted on remote jungle outposts.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Francisco J. LombardiDirector
- Angie CepedaLa colombiana
- Salvador del SolarPantaleon Pantoja
- Mónica SánchezPochita
- Pilar BardemChuchupe
- Aristóteles PichoEl Sincho
- Gustavo BuenoCoronel López
- Tatiana AstengoPechuga
- Gianfranco BreroGeneral Collazos
- Carlos KaniowskyPadre Beltrán
- Sergio GallianiTeniente Bacacorzo
- Pold GastelloChupito
- Carlos TuccioGeneral Scavino
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1999
- Original title
- Pantaleón y las visitadoras
- Country
- Peru, Spain
- Written by
- Enrique Moncloa, Giovanna Pollarolo
- Budget
- $1M
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What Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is based on
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is based on Captain Pantoja and the Special Service, a 1973 novel by Mario Vargas Llosa.
Novel · 1973
Captain Pantoja and the Special Service
By Mario Vargas Llosa
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Captain Pantoja and the Special Services: quick answers
Is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services?
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Captain Pantoja and the Special Services have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Captain Pantoja and the Special Services. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services on?
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1999. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Captain Pantoja and the Special Services?
If you liked Captain Pantoja and the Special Services, try Down the Rabbit Hole, Almost Friends, The Legend of Barney Thomson.
Who directed Captain Pantoja and the Special Services?
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services (1999) was directed by Francisco J. Lombardi and stars Angie Cepeda, Salvador del Solar, Mónica Sánchez.
What is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services based on?
Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is based on Captain Pantoja and the Special Service, a 1973 novel by Mario Vargas Llosa.