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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
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After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.
Cast
Carmen Mauraas Pepa
Antonio Banderasas Carlos
Julieta Serranoas Lucía
María Barrancoas Candela
Rossy de Palmaas Marisa
Kiti Mánveras Paulina Morales
Guillermo Montesinosas Taxi Driver
Chus Lampreaveas Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper
Eduardo Calvoas Lucía's Father
Loles Leónas Secretary
Ángel de Andrés Lópezas Police I
Fernando Guillénas Iván
Juan Lombarderoas Germán
José Antonio Navarroas Police II
Facts
| Release date | March 25, 1988 |
| Runtime | 88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Original title | Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios |
| Language | ES |
| Budget | $700,000 |
| Box office | $14,979,298 (21.4× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0095675 |
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Questions
How long is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,011 votes, which places it #11 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 85%) and #386 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown 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 Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Carmen Maura as Pepa; Antonio Banderas as Carlos; Julieta Serrano as Lucía; María Barranco as Candela; Rossy de Palma as Marisa; Kiti Mánver as Paulina Morales.
What is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35142.