Overview
Atilano Bermejo is a petty crook who gets involved in the scam of his life: to be Prime Minister. His charisma and lack of social concern make him an ideal political candidate for a group of bankers looking for a good public image behind which to hide and disguise their ambitions.
Director and cast
- Santiago Aguilar Director
- Luis Guridi Director
- Manuel Manquiña as Atilano Bermejo
- Ramón Barea as Atilano Ortega
- Laura Conejero as Sol Montes
- Fernando Vivanco as Antúnez
- Carlos Lucas as Marcelino Riquelme
- Luis Tosar as Cazorla
- Luis Prendes as Don Aníbal
- Saturnino García as El Ahorcado
- Francisco Maestre as El Maestro
- María Isbert as Elvira
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