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Perico ripiao

  • 2003
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
653
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Manolo Ozuna, Raymond Pozo, and Phillip Rodríguez in Perico ripiao (2003)
Comedy

Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a Güira, a Tambora and an Accordion. During their journey they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use th... Read allThree convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a Güira, a Tambora and an Accordion. During their journey they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a Güira, a Tambora and an Accordion. During their journey they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.

  • Director
    • Ángel Muñiz
  • Writers
    • Reynaldo Disla
    • Ángel Muñiz
  • Stars
    • Raymond Pozo
    • Manolo Ozuna
    • Phillip Rodríguez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    653
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ángel Muñiz
    • Writers
      • Reynaldo Disla
      • Ángel Muñiz
    • Stars
      • Raymond Pozo
      • Manolo Ozuna
      • Phillip Rodríguez
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Raymond Pozo
    Raymond Pozo
    • Francisco
    Manolo Ozuna
    • Mauricio
    Phillip Rodríguez
    • Manuel
    Giovanny Cruz
    • General Contreras
    Fernando Coste
    • Arcadio
    Miguel Céspedes
    Miguel Céspedes
    • Quepis
    Pancho Clisante
    • The narrator
    • (as José 'Pancho' Clisante)
    Lumy Lizardo
    Lumy Lizardo
    • Cristina, Manuel's wife
    Berenice Aquino
    • Celia, Francisco's wife
    Clara Luz Lozano
    • Loly, Mauricio's wife
    Kenny Grullon
    • The bus driver
    • (as Kenny Grullón)
    Raquel Ureña
    Raquel Ureña
    • Passenger 1
    Cenia Rodríguez
    • Passenger 2
    Héctor Sierra
    • Boca
    Richard Douglas
    • Blanco, the leftist prisoner
    Gyana Mella
    • Susana, the journalist
    • (as Gianna Mella)
    Frantz Duge
    • The Haitian ambassador
    José M. 'Tulile' Rivera
    • Euclídes, the drug dealer
    • Director
      • Ángel Muñiz
    • Writers
      • Reynaldo Disla
      • Ángel Muñiz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews15

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    8alexsandergomez

    Dominican

    Funny as hell only for the Spanish an people can understand there lango
    10princessyahmeela

    One of the best movies ever...

    This movie is not just extremely hilarious, but it has all of the drama and the emotional twists and turns of a real life drama that occurs to people living under a repressive regime and still trying to live.

    And of course the fact that the actors were all able to act so natural and engage in typical conversations the way the people of Quisqueya speak makes this movie so realistic. And at the same time we can see as viewers, the terrible situation of this island being split into two, the corruption that goes on and how people are affected by all of this.

    What I love the most is that this is the first movie I have ever seen from this island, and it relates so much to the people, and it seems that all or most of the actors are natives of the island, which helps encourage the acting careers of the people of Quisqueya (of both sides of the borders).

    I also loved the Chinese man in the mob of slave Haitians. You'll enjoy it too.
    judy2469

    original story, fun to watch

    I think Perico Ripiao is a good movie,it is a comedy, so it achieves its goal of making you laugh. The story is original, and it looks very good on screen, also the music is very good. i enjoyed it. saw it twice and laughed as hard as the first time. i hope they can take it all over the world where latin americans are. (remember the subtitles for the gringos). Angel Muñiz is talented, i think he will surprise the world someday. His first work, nueba yol was very good, i couldn't believe it when i saw it on cinecanal once (people who know what cinecanal is, know they only show good movies) i felt proud. we have to remember that in dominicana we don't have the big film industry and the money and the support hollywood has, so it was a big effort to make this movie, and i respect him for doing it as a professional as he did it no matter what. if you have the chance to see it, go for it, it is interesting and fun. i certainly would love that next time Angel Muñiz makes a movie, it's not so dominican, so that he can start becoming an international director, maybe our next Pedro Almodovar. :o) I give it 8.5 of 10
    10elvistejeda

    My favorite Dominican Movie ever

    This is a very good movie. It's a shame they dont make em like that anymore.
    7miguel_marques

    Great movie!

    I had so much fun watching this movie, I agree is far better than one expects. I am Spanish but lived in DR for a year and a half, even though I am familiar with Dominicans and Dominican slang I don't agree that this movie can only be enjoyed by Dominicans... A Spaniard or, specially, any other Latino can easily follow the thread and maybe he won't understand 100% but the expressions you can figure out even if you've never heard it before!

    Filming is not the best ever, but technical problems are compensated with a hilarious acting and a hectic action. They should have watched out better for details, the DHL bag that the girl in the bus carries doesn't look from the 70s...

    Great good luck for Múñiz!

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    • Trivia
      Before the end credits, all the crew appears in front of the camera. Including the director and the cinematographer.
    • Quotes

      Francisco: What's Spanish language good for, anyway? Spanish is good for begging only!

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD version features extra wrap-up scenes for the main character trio.
    • Connections
      Featured in Un Rollo en la Arena (2005)

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2003 (Dominican Republic)
    • Country of origin
      • Dominican Republic
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Montecristi, Dominican Republic
    • Production company
      • Cigua Films
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    • Budget
      • DOP 18,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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