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DRAMA . 1989 . 1h 40m . 4.9/10

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In the 18th century in Madrid, the Marquess of Esquilache, King Charles III of Spain's former minister, bans on wearing the popular wide collar with a long coat and brimmed hat. Along with other measures provoke a massive riot in the city.

Starring Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángela Molina
4.9/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1989
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In the 18th century in Madrid, the Marquess of Esquilache, King Charles III of Spain's former minister, bans on wearing the popular wide collar with a long coat and brimmed hat. Along with other measures provoke a massive riot in the city.

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Cast
Fernando Fernán Gómez stars as Esquilache in Esquilache.
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Year context
Esquilache was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
In the 18th century in Madrid, the Marquess of Esquilache, King Charles III of Spain's former minister, bans on wearing the popular wide collar with a long c...
Esquilache is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

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Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
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Rating
4.9/10 (6 votes)

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What is Esquilache about?
In the 18th century in Madrid, the Marquess of Esquilache, King Charles III of Spain's former minister, bans on wearing the popular wide collar with a long coat and brimmed hat. Along with other measures provoke a massive riot in the city.
How long is Esquilache?
Esquilache has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Esquilache?
The cast of Esquilache includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángela Molina, Ángel de Andrés, Concha Velasco.
What is the rating of Esquilache?
Esquilache has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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