Anguish (1987)

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6.3	Rating (57 ratings)
6.7	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Bigas Luna

Starring (View all)

Zelda Rubinstein
Mother

Michael Lerner
John

Talia Paul
Patty

Àngel Jové
Killer

Clara Pastor
Linda

Isabel García Lorca
Caroline

Antonella Murgia
Ticket Girl - Old Movie

Benito Pocino
Popcorn Husband - Old Movie

Written by

Bigas Luna
(screenplay)

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12 years, 5 months ago at Nov 22 16:10

Rath

Ambicioso proyecto de Bigas Luna que no llega a cuajar por su dificultad en plasmar visualmente una idea tan original y sugestiva como comprometida. La primera parte de la película conecta más con el tipo de cine simbólico y recargado característico de su realizador y, sin lugar a dudas, es la más conseguida e interesante. Personajes esotéricos y morbosos. Una madre y su hijo, solitarios y d... read more

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