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Appel inconnu

Original title: El desconocido
  • 2015
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
11K
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Javier Gutiérrez and Luis Tosar in Appel inconnu (2015)
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A banker and his kids are held hostage in their own speeding car by a bomb-making extortionist.A banker and his kids are held hostage in their own speeding car by a bomb-making extortionist.A banker and his kids are held hostage in their own speeding car by a bomb-making extortionist.

  • Director
    • Dani de la Torre
  • Writer
    • Alberto Marini
  • Stars
    • Luis Tosar
    • Javier Gutiérrez
    • Elvira Mínguez
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dani de la Torre
    • Writer
      • Alberto Marini
    • Stars
      • Luis Tosar
      • Javier Gutiérrez
      • Elvira Mínguez
    • 21User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Luis Tosar
    Luis Tosar
    • Carlos
    Javier Gutiérrez
    Javier Gutiérrez
    • El Desconocido
    Elvira Mínguez
    Elvira Mínguez
    • Belén
    Fernando Cayo
    Fernando Cayo
    • Espinosa
    Goya Toledo
    Goya Toledo
    • Marta
    Paula del Río
    Paula del Río
    • Sara
    Marco Sanz
    • Marcos
    Antonio Mourelos
    • Ángel
    Ricardo de Barreiro
    • Víctor
    María Mera
    María Mera
    • Julia
    Luis Zahera
    Luis Zahera
    • Conductor
    Xosé Barato
    • Tedax 1
    • (as José Barato)
    Daniel Currás
    • Policía 1
    Camila Bossa
    • Médico
    Carolina Vázquez
    • Ana
    Mateo González
    • Hombre GEO 1
    Abelo Valis
    Abelo Valis
    • Hombre Casco Rojo
    • (as Abel Valis)
    Rubén de Marina
    • Halcón 1
    • Director
      • Dani de la Torre
    • Writer
      • Alberto Marini
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    User reviews21

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    7undeaddt

    Already seen, but still good

    I liked this movie, but I was not to impressed. There were already a bunch of movies with a similar storyline, but because it was a spanish movie I liked it more. The spanish movies are getting better and bettere each year and this movie prooves it. The main character's acting was on point, plus the kids were just as good. 7/10 for me.
    7kosmasp

    Just cruising ..

    Not just cruising, there is a lot more weight to this (pun intended). It does show that there is a really good genre scene in Spain. While you could argue that this is a mixture of different other (American) movies, it still keeps an original touch to it. Now the message on the other hand is a bit convoluted.

    But let's keep it real: How many movies can really balance political or social statements and deliver on the thriller aspect the viewer is expecting? Not that many who are really exceptional. This is still pretty strong and good, even with a couple of plot holes and suspend your disbelief kind of stuff. If you're able to, the movie will be a somewhat enjoyable ride (pun not intended)
    7ma-cortes

    Moving and exciting thriller about a banker who receives an anonymous phone call facing a dangerous and twisted situation

    Above average thriller with plenty of twists , turns and a suspenseful finale . It contains unstopped action with great cast and nice supporting actors giving good performances . Furthermore , displaying a colorful and luxurious cinematography as well as a stirring and emotive score . ¨Retribution¨ or ¨El Desconocido¨ deals with a bank executive called Carlos : Luis Tosar , who faces a risked situation when he receives a mobile phone call informing him he has just a few hours to get a large amount of money or a bomb under his seat will explode , but events are about to be worst . Complicating things still further , the police pursues him and surrounding his car and then happenings go awry .

    This is a top-notch thriller about a high-powered banker submitted to weird circumstances surrounding him , that's just the starting point for him , and a bit later on , things get even worse . A film in similar quality other Hollywood blockbusters . As this film results to be a crossover from other benchmarking successes as well as grossing American films , such as : ¨Locke¨ by Steven Knight (2013) with Tom Hardy , "Speed" (1994) directed by Jan de Bont with Keanu Reeves , and "Phone Booth" (2002) Joel Schumacher with Colin Farrell . This splendid Spanish movie has a lot of action images , including pursuits , car crashes , explosion , and Police Helicopter scenes . The plot can not be very realistic ; however, displaying several scenes have you on the edge of your seat . The picture increases the relentless tension as well as the flick progresses on screen . Thrilling and nail-biting film with a lot of scenes of drama , tension , emotion and action , all of them at equal parts . This is a highly suspenseful and cerebral thriller , filled with plot twists , including an unexpected denouement in its final part . Hitchcock style psychological thriller , being surprisingly good and stunningly directed . The picture is pretty well , though sometimes stagy , as developing into the car , and it has a lot of turns . However , being very entertaining for its continuous suspense . The original as well entertaining premise is overspread across the movie adding some brief conventional pitfalls . The well assembled cast is frankly good , including masterful direction of players , such as : Luis Tosar as the selfish winner businessman , Javier Gutiérrez , Elvira Mínguez , Fernando Cayo , Goya Toledo , Luis Zahera and special mention for Paula del Río as his daughter Marta . It packs a colorful and evocative cinematography by Juán Inchaustegui . Shot in Vigo and especially in its Plaza de Vigo , A Coruña , Galicia . Rousing and moving musical score by Manuel Ribeiro . Soundtrack is really helping to keep tied to what happens .

    This increasingly potent thriller was compellingly produced by Mercedes Gamero , Juan Carlos Caro , Emma Lustres , all of them have financed a great number of hits in the new Spanish cinema . This new film by Spanish writer/director Dani De La Torre was compelling and professionally directed . Dani previously realized short movies as ¨Lobos¨ and Minas¨ , and TV Mini-Series : ¨Mar Libre¨ and his first film was this ¨El Desconocido¨ , a film full of emotional thrills , suspense , mystery and non-stop action .
    7Misss25

    Suspenseful

    I watched Korean movie 'Hard hit' a few days ago that time I had no clue, that it's actually remake. I enjoyed that movie wasn't bad and today I surprisingly came across the original one, it's good too. Story remains same, Korean version didn't changed anything. But, original remains original and it's acting is far better than korean version, kind of realistic.

    It's a really amazing thrilling movie. The whole movie is in a car yet it was enjoyable and kept the suspense til end.
    7alexanderdemidov

    A ride for your money

    I only watched this film because I wanted to practise my Spanish and didn't expect to enjoy the flick. In fact, it had sat on my hard drive for nearly a year before I got around to finally watching it. Imagine my surprise and delight when the movie kept me on the edge of my seat for the duration. It is formulaic, to be sure, like most action films, but still has enough twists to keep up the suspense. Plus, the acting is great across the board. So, for those like me who always want more of the same, it hits the spot.

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      Carlos' car is a 2000 BMW E53 X5 3.0d.
    • Connections
      Remade as Steig. Nicht. Aus! (2018)

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2015 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Retribution
    • Filming locations
      • Plaza de Vigo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain(Police Helicopter scene)
    • Production companies
      • Atresmedia Cine
      • La Ferme! Productions
      • Televisión de Galicia (TVG) S.A.
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    • Budget
      • €4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,456,773
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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