Hostages in the Barrio (Spanish: La estanquera de Vallecas)[1] is a 1987 Spanish quinqui film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, consisting of an adaptation of the stage play La estanquera de Vallecas by José Luis Alonso de Santos.

[2] It stars Emma Penella, José Luis Gómez, José Luis Manzano and Maribel Verdú.

After two criminals attempt to rob a tobacco retailer in Vallecas, they are trapped inside and eventually develop a sort of friendly relationship with their hostages (the clerk and her niece).

[10] An Ega Medios Audiovisuales production,[11] the film was shot in Madrid in 1986.

[3] The soundtrack was composed and performed by Patxi Andión.