The Heifer
1985, Spanish. Directed by Luis García Berlanga.
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Heifer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1985.
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Cast & crew
- Luis García BerlangaDirector
- Alfredo LandaBrigada Castro
- Guillermo MontesinosMariano
- Santiago RamosLimeño
- Juanjo PuigcorbéAlférez
- José SacristánTeniente Broseta
- Carles VelatCura
- Eduardo CalvoCoronel Republicano
- Violeta CelaGuadalupe
- Agustín GonzálezComandante Nacional
- María Luisa PonteJuana
- Amelia de la TorreAdela
- Carlos TristanchoCartujano
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1985
- Original title
- La vaquilla
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
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The Heifer: quick answers
Is The Heifer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Heifer?
The Heifer runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Heifer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Heifer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Heifer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Heifer yet.
Which OTT platform is The Heifer on?
The Heifer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heifer?
If you liked The Heifer, try Kelly's Heroes, Hot Shots! Part Deux, The Sheepman.
Who directed The Heifer?
The Heifer (1985) was directed by Luis García Berlanga and stars Alfredo Landa, Guillermo Montesinos, Santiago Ramos.