''By Force'' ( es, A golpes, links=no) is a 2005 Spanish drama film directed by which stars

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and Daniel Guzmán alongside

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, María Vázquez, Marian Álvarez, and Zay Nuba.

Plot

The plot tracks five boxing-practicing friends from

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(María, Juanita, Vicky, Mena, and Nitzia) pushed by circumstances into a criminal career as ram-raiders.

Cast

Production

The film is an Enrique Cerezo PC and it had the participation of TVE and

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Release

Distributed by Sony Pictures, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 4 November 2005.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of ''

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'' assessed that the film "starts out looking somewhat punch-drunk but sharpens considerably over the final rounds". determined that even if it is an "honest and willful work", ''By Force'' is a failed film as a cinematographic work.

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