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Live Flesh (1997)
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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!
Cast
Javier Bardemas David de Paz
Francesca Nerias Elena Bernadetti
Liberto Rabalas Víctor Plaza
Ángela Molinaas Clara
José Sanchoas Sancho
Penélope Cruzas Isabel Plaza Caballero
Pilar Bardemas Doña Centro de Mesa
Álex Anguloas Bus Driver
Mariola Fuentesas Clementina
Yael Beas Chica
Josep Molinsas Josep
Daniel Lanchasas Driver
María Rosenfeldtas Niña
Agustín Almodóvaras Enterrador (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | October 10, 1997 |
| Runtime | 103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 1997 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Romance, Drama |
| Original title | Carne trémula |
| Language | ES |
| Budget | $1,000,000 |
| Box office | $4,686,844 (4.7× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0118819 |
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Questions
How long is Live Flesh?
Live Flesh runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Live Flesh worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 766 votes, which places it #41 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 65%) and #648 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Live Flesh?
Live Flesh was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Talk to Her (2002), All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006).
Who stars in Live Flesh?
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.
What is Live Flesh rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Live Flesh?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26757.