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The Body (2012)

“Death is not always the end.”

7.5/10 · 1,456 votes 1h 47m ThrillerMystery

#20 of 232 films from 2012 #268 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Oriol Paulo · Written by Oriol Paulo, Lara Sendim

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Overview

A woman’s body disappears mysteriously from the morgue without a trace. Police inspector Jaime Peña investigates the strange occurrence with the help of Álex Ulloa, the widower of the missing woman.

Cast

Jose Coronadoas Jaime Peña
Hugo Silvaas Álex Ulloa
Belén Ruedaas Mayka Villaverde
Aura Garridoas Carla
Cristina Plazasas Dra. Tapia
Montse Guallaras Gloria Villaverde
Nausicaa Bonnínas Patricia
Miquel Gelabertas Vigilante Ángel Torres
Oriol Vilaas Agente Mateos
Carlota Olcinaas Erica Ulloa
Patrícia Bargallóas Agente Norma
Ahmed Adelas César Stevens
Mia Esteveas Luna Villaverde
Sílvia Arandaas Ruth (as Silvia Aranda)

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 2012
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Mystery
Original titleEl cuerpo
LanguageES
IMDbtt1937149

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Questions

How long is The Body?
The Body runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Body worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,456 votes, which places it #20 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 92%) and #268 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Body?
The Body was directed by Oriol Paulo. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Invisible Guest (2017), Mirage (2018), God's Crooked Lines (2022).
Who stars in The Body?
Jose Coronado as Jaime Peña; Hugo Silva as Álex Ulloa; Belén Rueda as Mayka Villaverde; Aura Garrido as Carla; Cristina Plazas as Dra. Tapia; Montse Guallar as Gloria Villaverde.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Body?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/211692.

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