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Two bumbling orderlies fake being surgeons. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING. Especially the mafia.
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The Surgeons Use Their Hands (1980)

Chaotic energyClassic slapstickArgentine chaos

Overview

Comedy

Two orderlies pretend to be surgeons to impress two young doctors and conquer, through several scenarios. Finally, they are discovered when they had to operate on a mafia boss to remove a bullet.

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Content warning

Standout Aspects

Acting

Olmedo and Porcel's legendary Argentine comedy duo chemistry

Direction

Sofovich's frantic pacing keeps disasters coming

Best for:Friends: Group chaos viewing with people who appreciate physical comedy·Solo: Late night when you need zero brain cells required·Background: Perfect for multitasking, you'll catch the gist
Hugo Sofovich

Director

Hugo Sofovich

ReleasedJan 1, 1980
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Aries Cinematográfica Argentina

Top Cast

Alberto Olmedo

Alberto Olmedo

Alberto

Susana Giménez

Susana Giménez

Susana

Moria Casán

Moria Casán

Moria

Jorge Porcel

Jorge Porcel

Jorge

Luisa Albinoni

Luisa Albinoni

Enfermera

Mario Lozano

Mario Lozano

Jefe banda

Coco Legrand

Coco Legrand

El Chileno

César Bertrand

César Bertrand

Borracho

Gloria Montes

Gloria Montes

Jefa enfermeras

Elvia Andreoli

Elvia Andreoli

Cigarrera

Semillita

Semillita

Integrante banda

Alberto Irízar

Alberto Irízar

Integrante banda

Cristina Tocco

Cristina Tocco

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

Olmedo and Porcel were Argentina's most iconic comedy pair, making dozens of films together in the 70s-80s.

Trivia

The film's Spanish title 'Los Médicos de Hoy' translates differently, but the mafia surgery climax became the most remembered scene in their filmography.

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