Trini (Imperio Argentina) and her brother Regalito (Miguel Ligero) are two gypsy siblings stealing hams. At trial, the severe prosecutor Enrique (Manuel Luna) accused them of the misdemeanor, although they do not understand the nature of their crime and the justice of non-gypsies.
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school Spanish cinema or just want to see Imperio Argentina absolutely own the screen, yeah, watch it. It’s a breezy, slightly bizarre ride that doesn't care much for realism. But if you get annoyed by movies that lean heavily into 1930s stereotypes or need a tight, logical plot, ...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school Spanish cinema or just want to see Imperio Argentina absolutely own the screen, yeah, watch it. It’s a breezy, slightly bizarre ride that doesn't care much for realism. But if you get annoyed by movies that lean heavily into 1930s stereotypes or need a tight, logical plot, maybe skip it. It’s not for the impatient, that’s for sure. The whole thing starts with Trini and Regalito getting busted for stealing hams. It’s a goofy setup, and honestly, the ..."
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Pascual Guillén, Florián Rey, Antonio Quintero
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