Atilano, presidente
Synopsis
The La Cuadrilla team (Luis Guridi and Santiago Aguilar) directed this Spanish black comedy about corrupt funeral worker Atilano (Manuel Manquina). Moonlighting by chopping fingers off bodies to obtain ID fingerprints, he can then withdraw money from bank accounts. Failed politician Ortega (Ramon Barea), working for the PR party, maneuvers Atilano into becoming a presidential candidate. As elections near, Atilano and the party's image consultant Sol (Laura Conejero) find romance in each other's arms. When Atilano's populist approach to politics becomes too popular, ambitious Antunez (Fernando Vivanco) does away with Sol -- and a maddened Atilano sets out to get revenge.~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
Full Credits
- Director:Santiago Aguilar, Santiago Aguilar, Luis Guridi,
- Writer:Luis Guridi, Santiago Aguilar,
- Producer:José María Lara,
- Cinematographer:
- Editor:Cristina Otero,
- Cast:Carlos Lucas, Fernando Vivanco, Saturnino García, Laura Conejero, Manuel Manquiña, Ramón Barea, Laura Conejero, Fernando Vivanco, Carlos Lucas,
- Associate Producer:Thierry Forte, José Mazeda,
- Production Design:José Luis Arrizabalaga, Biaffra,
- Original Music Composer:Alexandre Desplat,
- Production Manager:José María Lara,
- Costume Designer:Teresa Nieto,
- Assistant Director:Anne Deluz, Telmo Esnal,
- Screenplay:Santiago Aguilar, Luis Guridi,
- Makeup Artist:Lola López,
- Hairstylist:Itziar Arrieta,
Technical specifications
- Country:Spain
- Language:English, Español
- Release:January 1, 1998
- Duration:88 min
- Genres:Comedy, Drama


