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Espérame en el cielo (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1988 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1988, Espérame en el cielo is a comédie film directed by Antonio Mercero, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Pepe Soriano plays a Madrid shopkeeper who is kidnapped by henchmen of Franco in this political comedy. After his kidnapping, he is forced to become the dictator's double for many official ceremonies. Due to his long and unexplained absence, Pepe's wife believes her husband has been abducted and killed, so she tries to reach her husband through spiritualism. After Pepe surprises her with a nocturnal visit, he tells her he will touch his ear to signal it is he and not Franco in public appearances.

Who’s in it. Espérame en el cielo stars Pepe Soriano as Paulino Alonso, José «Saza» Sazatornil as Alberto Sinsoles, Chus Lampreave as Emilia and Manolo Codeso as Luis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Espérame en el cielo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Espérame en el cielo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Espérame en el cielo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Espérame en el cielo (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Espérame en el cielo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Espérame en el cielo worth watching?
Espérame en el cielo holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Espérame en el cielo?
Espérame en el cielo stars Pepe Soriano, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Chus Lampreave, Manolo Codeso and Amparo Valle.
When was Espérame en el cielo released?
Espérame en el cielo was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.