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Navajeros (transl. 'Knivers') is a 1980 Spanish-Mexican action drama film, written and directed by Eloy de la Iglesia and starring José Luis Manzano, Isela Vega and Jaime Garza. The plot follows the misadventures of El Jaro, a teen delinquent. It is based on the real life of José Joaquín Sánchez Frutos, aka "El Jaro". The film was a co-production between Spain and Mexico where it was released as Dulces navajas. The film was a commercial success in Spain and Mexico. It is considered one of the classics of the quinqui film genre.
Original Release
10/06/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| José Luis Manzano | El Jaro |
| Verónica Castro | Toñi |
| Jaime Garza | El Butano |
| Enrique San Francisco | El Marqués |
| María Martín | Madre de El Jaro |
| José Sacristán | Oteiza |
| José Manuel Cervino | Lara |
| Ramón Reparaz | Comisario |
| Alfred Lucchetti | Ciudadano armado |
| Alberto Mendiola | El Pepsicolo |
Directors
Writers
Eloy de la Iglesia, Gonzalo Goicoechea
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| José Luis Manzano | El Jaro |
| Verónica Castro | Toñi |
| Jaime Garza | El Butano |
| Enrique San Francisco | El Marqués |
| María Martín | Madre de El Jaro |
| José Sacristán | Oteiza |
| José Manuel Cervino | Lara |
| Ramón Reparaz | Comisario |
| Alfred Lucchetti | Ciudadano armado |
| Alberto Mendiola | El Pepsicolo |
| Manuel Álvarez Serrano | (as Manuel Alvarez Serrano) / El Pastillas |
| Enrique Rojas Pérez | Chus |
| José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' | El Nene |
| Pep Corominas | Johnny |
| Julio Ruano | Compañero de Martínez |
| Fabián Conde | Anfitrión en chalet |
| Coral Pellicer | Profesora de ballet |
| Alicia González | |
| Antonio Betancourt | Hermano de El Jaro |
| José Luis Aguirre |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Isela Vega | Producer |
| Pepón Coromina | Producer |
| Frank Lucas | Producer |
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