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Law of Desire

Law of Desire

An Outrageously Funny Tale of Lust, Passion and Jealousy!

19877.11h 42m

Overview

Pablo, a successful film director, disappointed in his relationship with his young lover, Juan, concentrates in a new project, a monologue starring his transgender sister, Tina. Antonio, an uptight young man, falls possessively in love with the director and in his passion would stop at nothing to obtain the object of his desire.

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Written by Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by Agustín Almodóvar
Box OfficeBudget: $600KRevenue: $1.4M

Top Cast

Eusebio Poncela

Eusebio Poncela

Pablo Quintero

Carmen Maura

Carmen Maura

Tina Quintero

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Benítez

Miguel Molina

Miguel Molina

Juan Bermúdez

Fernando Guillén

Fernando Guillén

Detective

Manuela Velasco

Manuela Velasco

Ada

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Nacho Martínez

Doctor Martín

Bibiana Fernández

Bibiana Fernández

Ada’s Mother

Helga Liné

Helga Liné

Antonio’s Mother

Germán Cobos

Germán Cobos

El Cura

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipmadrid, spainmovie businesslongingmurderextramarital affairlgbttrans womangay theme

About Law of Desire

Law of Desire is a drama, romance, thriller, comedy film released in 1987 exploring themes of sibling relationship, madrid, spain, movie business, longing, murder, extramarital affair. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, it stars Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas. Pablo, a successful film director, disappointed in his relationship with his young lover, Juan, concentrates in a new project, a monologue starring his transgender sister, Tina. Antonio, an uptight young man, falls possessively in love with the director and in his passion would stop at nothing to obtain the object of his desire.

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