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The Surgeons Use Their Hands

1980 · 87 min Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title A los cirujanos se les va la mano
Year 1980
Country Argentina
Genre Comedy
Director Hugo Sofovich
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (59 votes)

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The film constructs its humor on the escalating absurdity of the protagonists' impersonation, relying on their frantic attempts to maintain a facade of surgical expertise. It explores the universal farce of pretending to be something you're not, with scenarios that pile up toward an inevitable reckoning.

Those who tire of overly complicated plots will find simple, situational comedy here. What lingers after the credits is the sheer audacity of the central premise and the energy of its execution. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hugo Sofovich

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Perfect for a casual group watch, leaning into the silliness with a sense of fun.

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