By Force () is a 2005 Spanish drama film directed by which stars Natalia Verbeke and Daniel Guzmán alongside Juana Acosta, María Vázquez, Marian Álvarez, and Zay Nuba.
Plot The plot tracks five boxing-practicing friends from Vallecas (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 Canal+.
Release Distributed by Sony Pictures, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 4 November 2005.
Reception Jonathan Holland of Variety 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.
See also List of Spanish films of 2005
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