El Bola
El Bola

El Bola

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2000
1h 28m
7.1(160 votes)
Drama

Overview

El Bola is a 12-year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates and friendship.

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Cast & Crew

35 members
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Juan José Ballesta

Bola

Juan José Ballesta
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Pablo Galán

Alfredo

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Manuel Morón

Mariano

Manuel Morón
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Alberto Jiménez

José

Alberto Jiménez
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Ana Wagener

Laura

Ana Wagener
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Nieve de Medina

Marisa

Nieve de Medina
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Gloria Muñoz

Aurora

Gloria Muñoz
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Javier Lago

Alfonso

Javier Lago
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Soledad Osorio

Abuela

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Omar Muñoz

Juan

Omar Muñoz
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Alfonso Vallejo

Vecino

Alfonso Vallejo
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Manolo Caro

Birras

Manolo Caro
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Juan Carlos Martín

Sebas

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Máximo Jiménez

Cobeta

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Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez

Salva

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Alberto Parras

Chaval 1

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Adrián Gil

Chaval 2 (as Adrian Gil Rausch)

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Juan Ramón Deacal

Amigo 2

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Andrés Gertrúdix

Javi

Andrés Gertrúdix
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Rosario Santesmases

Maestra

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Pau Cólera

Cliente Ferretería (as Pau Colera)

Pau Cólera
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Ana Frau

Encarna

Ana Frau
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Esteban Masana

Profesor

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Enrique Pérez 'Mao'

Ramiro

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Rafael Martínez Ruiz

Lolo

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Carmen del Valle

Camarera Bar

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Joaquín Berrueco

Policía 1

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Concha Santiago

Policía 2

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Juan Lorente

Félix

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Makauly Guillermo

Rojo

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Tamara Quitral

Enfermera

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Carlos Morote

Doctor

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Alicia Cifredo

Ayudante Doctor

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Crew

Daniel Contreras

Tatuador

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Golfo

Golfo

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