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The Skin I Live In (2011)
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A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Cast
Antonio Banderasas Dr. Robert Ledgard
Elena Anayaas Vera Cruz / Gal
Marisa Paredesas Marilia
Jan Cornetas Vicente
Roberto Álamoas Zeca
Eduard Fernándezas Fulgencio
José Luis Gómezas President of the Institute of Biotechnology
Blanca Suárezas Norma Ledgard
Susi Sánchezas Vicente's mother
Bárbara Lennieas Cristina
Fernando Cayoas Surgeon
Chema Ruizas Police officer
Buikaas Singer
Ana Menaas Young Norma
Facts
| Release date | August 17, 2011 |
| Runtime | 120 min (2h 0m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| Original title | La piel que habito |
| Language | ES |
| Budget | $13,000,000 |
| Box office | $33,750,478 (2.6× budget) |
| IMDb | tt1189073 |
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Broken Embraces2009 · ★ 7.2 · 2h 7m
Live Flesh1997 · ★ 7.0 · 1h 43m
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Questions
How long is The Skin I Live In?
The Skin I Live In runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 4,659 votes, which places it #17 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 94%) and #235 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Skin I Live In?
The Skin I Live In 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 The Skin I Live In?
Antonio Banderas as Dr. Robert Ledgard; Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz / Gal; Marisa Paredes as Marilia; Jan Cornet as Vicente; Roberto Álamo as Zeca; Eduard Fernández as Fulgencio.
What is The Skin I Live In rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Skin I Live In?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35146.