Los embarazados 1982
Joaquín Coll Espona's 1982 comedy Los embarazados (1982) drops a roomful of expectant fathers into a chaotic waiting room where patience wears thinner than the jokes.
Director: Joaquín Coll Espona
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los embarazados (1982) about?
A raucous comedy that follows a group of soon-to-be fathers trapped in a hospital waiting room as their partners go into labor. With hospital staff overwhelmed and tempers flaring, the men's worst fears and quirks collide in a series of escalating mishaps.
Who directed Los embarazados?
Joaquín Coll Espona helmed this 1982 Spanish comedy, blending slapstick humor with sharp observations on fatherhood.
Who stars in Los embarazados?
The film features a standout cast led by José Luis López Vázquez, Javier Escrivá, Ovidi Montllor, Antonio Garisa, and Mary Santpere.
Is Los embarazados (1982) worth watching?
While IMDb doesn't rate it, the comedy's nostalgic charm and well-timed performances make it a worthwhile watch for fans of 1980s Spanish cinema. Its blend of farce and social satire offers laughs without relying on tired clichés.
How long is Los embarazados?
Runtime details are not listed.
About Los embarazados (1982) — A hilarious Spanish farce about fatherhood gone hilariously wrong
Joaquín Coll Espona's 1982 comedy Los embarazados (1982) drops a roomful of expectant fathers into a chaotic waiting room where patience wears thinner than the jokes. With José Luis López Vázquez leading the fray as the most exasperated soul in the bunch, the film turns the universal dread of impending parenthood into a series of escalating mishaps and misunderstandings. From the blustering bureaucracy of hospital corridors to the cramped quarters where tempers flare as quickly as diapers need changing, the story captures the absurdity and anxiety of impending fatherhood with a slapstick edge.
Ovidi Montllor's deadpan delivery and Javier Escrivá's frantic bluster anchor a supporting ensemble whose antics mirror the collective panic of men who suddenly realize they're in over their heads. Coll Espona blends farce with a dash of social satire, skewering outdated gender roles while keeping the laughs front and center. The result is a time-capsule of 1980s Spanish cinema that feels as fresh today as it did four decades ago—equal parts nostalgic and timeless.