Law of Desire 1987
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56 Reviews
68%
Gummy
53%
SplatPablo, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Pablo Quintero
as Tina Quintero
as Antonio Benítez
as Juan Bermúdez
as Detective
as Ada
as Doctor Martín
as Ada’s Mother
as Antonio’s Mother
as El Cura
Director:
Writer:
Pedro Almodóvar
Stars:
Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Miguel Molina, Fernando Guillén, Manuela Velasco, Nacho Martínez, Bibiana Fernández, Helga Liné, Germán Cobos,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,Thriller,Comedy
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
NC-17
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Law of Desire
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Pablo Quintero
as Tina Quintero
as Antonio Benítez
as Juan Bermúdez
as Detective
as Ada
as Doctor Martín
as Ada’s Mother
as Antonio’s Mother
as El Cura
as Policía hijo
as Groupi.
as Enfermera
as Sargento
as Hermana de Juan
as Guardia joven
as Abogado
as Locutora tele
as Policía (as José R. Pardo)
as Modelo Impo.
as Chica
as Periodista
as Chico 1
as Dependiente
as Girl with Juan (uncredited)
as Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)
as Actor de doblaje 1 (uncredited)
as Chico que intenta ligar con Juan en el bar (uncredited)
as Actor de doblaje 2 (uncredited)
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