Wait for Me in Heaven (1988)

6.6/10 • 106 min • Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Pepe Soriano

Paulino Alonso

José «Saza» Sazatornil

Alberto Sinsoles

Chus Lampreave

Emilia

Manolo Codeso

Luis

Amparo Valle

Rosa

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