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Pápa Piquillo (1998): Cast

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Pápa Piquillo is a 1998 comedy directed by Álvaro Sáenz de Heredia, starring Chiquito de la Calzada as Pápa Piquillo, Javivi and Sergio Ramos. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Pápa Piquillo (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pápa Piquillo About?

The premise of Pápa Piquillo without spoilers.

Papá Piquillo, a gypsy grandfather, earns his keep by singing and dancing on Madrid’s streets alongside his loyal monkey, a goat, and his six lively grandchildren. Their routine is thrown into turmoil when one grandchild is injured in an accident, prompting the police to halt their street performances and forcing the family to confront new challenges.

Pápa Piquillo Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • stand up comedy
  • flamenco
  • poverty
  • billboard
  • drug trafficking
  • street musician
  • slum
  • sick child
  • gypsy
  • social drama
  • grandfather grandchild relationship
  • travel agency
+6 more
  • bar
  • railroad
  • trained monkey
  • goat
  • comedy club
  • z movie
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Cast & crew

Pápa Piquillo Cast & Characters

Chiquito de la Calzada leads the cast as Pápa Piquillo, with Javivi as Toribio and Sergio Ramos as Manolete. Directed by Álvaro Sáenz de Heredia; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Pápa Piquillo

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From the director

More from Álvaro Sáenz de Heredia

More films directed by Álvaro Sáenz de Heredia: La venganza de Ira Vamp, Brácula: Condemor II, Aquí llega Condemor, el pecador de la pradera and Chechu y familia.

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FAQ

Pápa Piquillo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pápa Piquillo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pápa Piquillo?

Pápa Piquillo runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Pápa Piquillo released?

Pápa Piquillo was released on December 18, 1998.

Who directed Pápa Piquillo?

Pápa Piquillo was directed by Álvaro Sáenz de Heredia.

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Who is in the cast of Pápa Piquillo?

Pápa Piquillo stars Chiquito de la Calzada as Pápa Piquillo, Javivi as Toribio and Sergio Ramos as Manolete, among 23 credited actors.

Does Pápa Piquillo have a post-credit scene?

No. Pápa Piquillo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pápa Piquillo in?

The original language of Pápa Piquillo is Spanish.

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