A swaggering ham factory worker and aspiring bullfighter hired by Conchita to seduce Silvia and break up the couple.
The title Jamón Jamón is not merely a reference to the food that pervades the film; it is a symbol of class and power. In the film, the ability to provide and consume signifies status. José Luis’s mother, Conchita, wields her wealth like a weapon, attempting to buy off Silvia (Penélope Cruz) to save her son from a "lower class" marriage. Jamon Jamon-1992-