Two Tough Guys


Two Tough Guys is a 2003 Spanish black comedy thriller film directed by which stars Antonio Resines, Elena Anaya, Rosa María Sardá, and Jordi Vilches.

Plot

The plot tracks the mishaps of Paco, a vulgar thug, forced to teach the ropes of the criminal world to clumsy Álex, the nephew of the mobster Paco owes money to, proceeding to kidnap a butcher, while enlisting the help of young hooker Tatiana.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Zebra Producciones alongside Ensueño Films and Impala.

Release

The film was presented in the official competition of the 6th Málaga Film Festival in May 2003.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety assessed that the film, "an energetic, good looking comedy-thriller that for sheer professionalism is a cut or two above most Spanish stabs at the genre" "may not offer anything new but what it does, it does well".
Mirito Torreiro of Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be a "healthy, surprising and welcome" debut film.