El Bola
El Bola

El Bola

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2000
1h 28m
7.1(159 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. The heart of the story is the change in El Bola's life, at almost all levels, after befriending this new classmate.

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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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