Each member of this family tries to endorse someone else to care for the old Mother.
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| Luis Brandoni | ... | Antonio | |
| China Zorrilla | ... | Elvira | |
| Antonio Gasalla | ... | Mamá Cora | |
| Julio De Grazia | ... | Jorge | |
| Betiana Blum | ... | Nora | |
| Mónica Villa | ... | Susana | |
| Juan Manuel Tenuta | ... | Sergio | |
| Andrea Tenuta | ... | Matilde | |
| Cecilia Rossetto | ... | Dominga | |
| Enrique Pinti | ... | Felipe | |
| Darío Grandinetti | ... | Cacho | |
| Lidia Catalano | ... | Emilia | |
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Clotilde Borella | ... | Doña Elisa |
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Juan Acosta | ... | Peralta |
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Angelita Pardo | ... | Madre Felipe |
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Mamá Cora (Antonio Gasalla) is about 80 years old and she has three sons and a daughter. Mamá lives with one of them, unfortunately, the one who is in the worst economic position. One day, all the members of the family have a reunion to celebrate an anniversary. In the middle of the whole thing, an awkward question appears out of nowhere: ¿Who's going to be Mamá Cora's heir? ¿Who is going to take care of her during her last days in this world?. The answer is not easy and it doesn't take too long for the members of this bizarre family to start a terrible and yet hilarious fight. However, in the middle of the whole thing, they're interrupted by some disturbing breaking news. Written by Francisco
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6 May 1985 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
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Matilde: I'm just talking about natural things!
Sergio: Nobody talks about natural things in my house!
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("Skoda lásky")
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At the funeral scene, Elvira receives a bunch of flowers with a band that reads 'From Dora and Alfonsina'. Elvira immediately takes off the final 'A' of Alfonsina's name so the flowers would have been sent by 'Dora and Alfonsin'. 'Raul Alfonsin' was the president of Argentina at that time. See more »Quotes
Sergio: [to his wife, after hearing his daughter speaking loosely about sex] Elvira! Do you hear what she's saying?Matilde: I'm just talking about natural things!
Sergio: Nobody talks about natural things in my house!
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Barrilito de Cerveza("Skoda lásky")
Written by Jaromir Vejvoda with Wladimir A. Timm and Lew Brown
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This movie is an Argentinean masterpiece. There is not a single moment when I don't find myself laughing. Every single actor, including the ones in supporting roles, are beyond excellent. The movie was just re-released for its twentieth anniversary and it is a must for any collector of comedy. This is comedy at its best. The character of Mama Cora, played by Antonio Gasalla is the most convincing portrayal of an elderly woman I have ever seen. His mannerisms, gait, etc. are superb. Although this story portrays an Argentinean family dealing with the dilemma of taking care of an elderly mother, this is a story that could happen to any family in any place in the world. Enrique Pinti has a minor role as Felipe, the family drunk, that is beyond belief. I highly recommend this great film.