Live Flesh 1997

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
18%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
57%
Splat

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!

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

Pilar Bardem

as Doña Centro de Mesa

Álex Angulo

as Bus Driver

Mariola Fuentes

as Clementina

Yael Be

as Chica

Director:

Pedro Almodóvar

Writer:

Pedro Almodóvar, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Ray Loriga, Ruth Rendell

Genres:

Drama,Romance,Thriller

Release Date:

1997 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

103 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Live Flesh

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Pilar Bardem

as Doña Centro de Mesa

Álex Angulo

as Bus Driver

Mariola Fuentes

as Clementina

Yael Be

as Chica

Josep Molins

as Josep

Daniel Lanchas

as Driver

Agustín Almodóvar

as Enterrador (uncredited)

Antonio Henares

as Basketball Player (uncredited)

Diego de Paz

as Basketball Player (uncredited)

Félix Gómez

as Chico en la calle (uncredited)

Matías Prats Sr.

as (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

Emilio Rodríguez

as Jugador de baloncesto sobre silla de ruedas (uncredited)

Elena Santonja

as Madre de Elena (uncredited)

Gustavo Villapalos

as Cortejo fúnebre (uncredited)

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