Live Flesh(1997)
“Life, love, desire... and everything in between.”
Overview
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Studio
France 3 Cinéma
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Javier Bardem
as David de Paz
Francesca Neri
as Elena Bernadetti
Liberto Rabal
as Víctor Plaza
Ángela Molina
as Clara
José Sancho
as Sancho
Penélope Cruz
as Isabel Plaza Caballero
Pilar Bardem
as Doña Centro de Mesa
Álex Angulo
as Bus Driver
Mariola Fuentes
as Clementina
Yael Be
as Chica
Josep Molins
as Josep
Daniel Lanchas
as Driver
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
Bulgarian
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
France 3 Cinéma • El Deseo • CiBy 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Live Flesh?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Live Flesh (1997).
What is Live Flesh about?▼
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
Who directed Live Flesh?▼
Live Flesh was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and released in 1997. It is a drama, romance, thriller film.
How long is Live Flesh?▼
Live Flesh has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Live Flesh?▼
The cast of Live Flesh includes Javier Bardem as David de Paz, Francesca Neri as Elena Bernadetti, Liberto Rabal as Víctor Plaza, Ángela Molina as Clara, José Sancho as Sancho and more.
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