Unit 7

Unit 7 , promotional poster Directed by Alberto Rodríguez Written by Rafael Cobos, Alberto Rodríguez Starring Antonio de la Torre, Mario Casas Music by Julio de la Rosa Cinematography Álex Catalán Editing by José M. G. Moyano Studio Atípica Films, La Zanfoña Producciones, Sacromonte Films Distributed by Warner Bros.(Spain), Film Factory Entertainment(Int.) Release date(s) 4 April 2012 (2012-04-04) (Spain), 20 April 2012 (2012-04-20) (2012 TFF), Running time 96 minutes Country Spain Language Spanish Budget €3,500,000 Box office $2,924,251(Spain) Unit 7 is a 2012 Spanish action film directed by Alberto Rodríguez. It was written by Rafael Cobos and Alberto Rodríguez, stars Antonio de la Torre and Mario Casas, the film has been nominated for 16 Goya Awards at the 2012 edition. Plot: Unit 7 has a tough assignment: to clean the most dangerous drug trafficking networks out of the city and bring an end to the corrosive power that has taken hold of the streets. A detail of four, the unit is led by Ángel (Mario Casas), a young officer aspiring to detective, and Rafael (Antonio de la Torre), a violent, arrogant yet efficient cop. But unit 7's modus operandi is slipping outside the bounds of the law through their use of violence, coercion, lies and half-truths. For them, anything goes. As they gain ground in their mission, the two officers head in opposite directions. Angel takes de path of ambition and police excesses while Rafael will begin to change as a result of his feelings for beautiful, enigmatic Lucia. Cast: Antonio de la Torre as Rafael., Mario Casas as Ángel., Joaquín Núñez as Mateo., José Manuel Poga as Miguel., Julián Villagrán as Joaquín., Inma Cuesta as Elena., Lucía Guerrero as Lucía., Estefanía de los Santos as La Caoba., Pedro Cervantes as Eulogio., Alfonso Sáechez as Amador., Accolades: List of awards and nominations Award Category Nominee Result 2012 Tribeca Film Festival Best Cinematography - Special Jury Mention Alex Catalán Won Best Narrative Feature Alberto Rodríguez Nominated 2012 Turia Awards Special Award Alberto Rodríguez Won 27th Goya Awards Best Film Nominated Best Director Alberto Rodríguez Nominated Best Actor Antonio de la Torre Nominated Best Supporting Actor Julián Villagrán Won Best New Actor Joaquín Núñez Won Best New Actress Estefanía de los Santos Nominated Best Original Screenplay Martí Roca, Rafael Cobos López and Alberto Rodríguez Librero Nominated Best Cinematography Álex Catalán Nominated Best Editing José M. G. Moyano Nominated Best Art Direction Pepe Domínguez del Olmo Nominated Best Production Supervision Manuela Ocón Nominated Best Sound Daniel de Zayas Ramírez, Nacho Royo-Villanova and Pelayo Gutiérrez Nominated Best Special Effects Juan Ventura Nominated Best Costume Design Fernando García Nominated Best Makeup and Hairstyles Yolanda Piña Nominated Best Original Score Julio de la Rosa Nominated

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