Julián (played by Sancho Gracia) is a protagonist in 800 Bullets.
A former film stuntman living in a decaying Western movie set in Almeria. He struggles with the death of his stuntman son and estrangement from his daughter-in-law Laura and grandson Carlos. Eventually leads his band of aging stunt performers to fight back against Laura's campaign to destroy their livelihood. Laura (played by Carmen Maura) appears in 800 Bullets.
Julián's estranged daughter-in-law and a powerful executive scouting locations for a tourist resort. Upon discovering her son Carlos has run away to join Julián, she becomes determined to destroy the former stuntman's career and the decaying film set. Carlos (played by Luis Castro) appears in 800 Bullets.
A young boy and Julián's grandson who becomes fascinated by his late stuntman father's legacy. He runs away to join Julián and his group of aging Western stunt performers, immersing himself in their hard-drinking, faux cowboy lifestyle. Juli (played by Gracia Olayo) appears in 800 Bullets.
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Characters
Julián
(played by Sancho Gracia) — protagonist
A former film stuntman living in a decaying Western movie set in Almeria. He struggles with the death of his stuntman son and estrangement from his daughter-in-law Laura and grandson Carlos. Eventuall...
Laura
(played by Carmen Maura) — supporting
Julián's estranged daughter-in-law and a powerful executive scouting locations for a tourist resort. Upon discovering her son Carlos has run away to join Julián, she becomes determined to destroy the...
Carlos
(played by Luis Castro) — supporting
A young boy and Julián's grandson who becomes fascinated by his late stuntman father's legacy. He runs away to join Julián and his group of aging Western stunt performers, immersing himself in their h...
Juli
(played by Gracia Olayo) — minor
Key Relationships
Juli → Carlos
(Social Fellow Cowboy)
Julián → Juli
(Professional Veteran Colleague)
Julián → Laura
(Family Father-in-law)
Laura → Carlos
(Family Mother)
Julián → Carlos
(Family Grandfather)
Story Analysis
A fading stuntman defends his legacy and reconnects with family against corporate exploitation.
Plot Progression
The Fading Frontier
The Boy's Journey
The Corporate Siege
The Final Stand
Directed by Álex de la Iglesia
800 Bullets (2002) · 5.8/10 · action, comedy, western
