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Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)

“A love story... with strings attached!”

6.8/10 · 724 votes 1h 42m nc-17 ComedyRomanceDrama

#28 of 69 films from 1990 #1130 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · Written by Pedro Almodóvar, Yuyi Beringola

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Overview

After being released from a mental hospital, a troubled young man tracks down an actress he once had sex with and forces her into captivity, determined to make her part of his life.

Cast

Victoria Abrilas Marina Osorio
Antonio Banderasas Ricky
Loles Leónas Lola
María Barrancoas Berta
Rossy de Palmaas Camello en Vespa
Julieta Serranoas Alma
Francisco Rabalas Máximo Espejo
Lola Cardonaas Directora psiquiátrico
Montse G. Romeuas Periodista
Emiliano Redondoas Decorador
Oswaldo Delgadoas Fantasma
Concha Rabalas Farmacéutica
Alberto Fernándezas Productor
José María Tassoas Anciano psiquiátrico

Facts

Release dateJanuary 22, 1990
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) — about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Original title¡Átame!
LanguageES
Box office$3,125,224
IMDbtt0101026

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Questions

How long is Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 724 votes, which places it #28 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 61%) and #1130 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! 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 Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
Victoria Abril as Marina Osorio; Antonio Banderas as Ricky; Loles León as Lola; María Barranco as Berta; Rossy de Palma as Camello en Vespa; Julieta Serrano as Alma.
What is Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35141.

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