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Navajeros (transl. 'Knivers') is a 1980 Spanish-Mexican action drama film, written and directed by Eloy de la Iglesia and starring José Luis Manzano, Isela Vega and Jaime Garza. The plot follows the misadventures of El Jaro, a teen delinquent. It is based on the real life of José Joaquín Sánchez Frutos, aka "El Jaro". The film was a co-production between Spain and Mexico where it was released as Dulces navajas. The film was a commercial success in Spain and Mexico. It is considered one of the classics of the quinqui film genre.