Barrio (1998): Cast & Plot
Barrio is a 1998 drama directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, starring Eloi Yebra as Manu, Críspulo Cabezas and Claude Pascadel. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Fernando León de Aranoa
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Canal+ España
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barrio About?
The premise of Barrio without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rai, Manu and Javi are bored 15‑year‑olds in a Madrid suburb while the wealthy head to the beach. They kill time reading sex ads, stealing, fighting with families and get tangled in a drug bust. Reckless Rai is shot trying to lift a car stereo. The film mixes comedy and drama, showing reality of life in a Madrid neighbourhood and bond among youths.
Barrio Cast & Characters
Eloi Yebra leads the cast as Manu, with Críspulo Cabezas as Rai and Claude Pascadel as Abuelo de Javi. Directed by Fernando León de Aranoa; 32 actors are credited in all.
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Director Fernando León de Aranoa
- Eloi Yebra as Manu
- Críspulo Cabezas as Rai
- Claude Pascadel as Abuelo de Javi
- Gregory Galin as Hermano Manu
Also Starring in Barrio
· 28 more- Timy Benito Javi
- Enrique Villén Ricardo
- Francisco Algora Ángel
- Daniel Guzmán Chico bar de copas
- Alicia Sánchez Carmen
- Francisco Maestre Encargado pizzeria
- Pepo Oliva Padre de Rai
- Chete Lera Inspector de policía
- Tomás del Estal Policía 1
- Concha Gómez Conde Madre de Rai
- Pedro Miguel Martínez Vecino
- Matías Prats Sr. Presentador Telediario
- Nicolas Abraham Hermano de Rai
- César Vea Guardia jurado
- María Santos Chica de la foto
- Marieta Orozco Susi
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- Manuel Marín Músico gitano
- Celia Bermejo Cliente pizza 1
- Lluvia Rojo Chica bar de copas
- Jesús Rodríguez Policía 2
- Álvaro Gómez Encargado autoservicio
- Nathalie Passagne Chica del parque
- Jean Quercy Camello
- Jezabel Martín Cajera guapa
- Roberto Cuenca Martínez Comercial
- José Lázaro Neira Policía 3
- Gabriel Briones Cliente pizza 2
- Yolanda Díaz Leticia
More from Fernando León de Aranoa
More films directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, best-rated first: The Good Boss, Mondays in the Sun, A Perfect Day and Princesas.
Barrio Plot Summary
What happens in Barrio from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Madrid, during a sun-drenched summer, three 15-year-olds—Manu, Javi, and Rai—spill into the neighborhood with wide-eyed dreams of romance and distant horizons, even as their families struggle to make ends meet and the city hums with heat and possibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Barrio, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Barrio?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which Spanish city does the story of the three friends unfold?
Cars in Barrio
11 cars on screen, including the 1988 Citroën BX and the 1988 Ford Escort MkIV.
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1988 Citroën BX Minor role -
1988 Ford Escort MkIV Minor role -
1985 Nissan Vanette Minor role -
1988 Opel Corsa A Minor role
Barrio Also Known As
Also known as “街区”.
- Also known as
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- 街区
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Barrio FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Barrio, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barrio?
Barrio runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Barrio released?
Barrio was released on October 2, 1998.
Who directed Barrio?
Barrio was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.
More films by Fernando León de Aranoa Who is in the cast of Barrio?
Barrio stars Eloi Yebra as Manu, Críspulo Cabezas as Rai and Claude Pascadel as Abuelo de Javi, among 32 credited actors.
Does Barrio have a post-credit scene?
No. Barrio has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Barrio in?
The original language of Barrio is Spanish.
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