Live Flesh (1997)

Life, love, desire... and everything in between.

Live Flesh (1997) poster

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!

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alberto Iglesias
Cinematography: Affonso Beato
Editing: José Salcedo
Production: France 3 Cinéma, El Deseo, CiBy 2000
Country: Spain, France
Language: български език, Italiano, Español
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: es

Themes

Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

adultery, adolescence, prostitute, sexual abuse, drug abuse, sexual obsession, madrid, spain, paraplegic, bus, pregnancy, imprisonment, erotic thriller, romantic thriller

Trailer

Live Flesh Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Flesh about?
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!
Who directed Live Flesh?
Live Flesh was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Live Flesh?
Live Flesh stars Javier Bardem, Francesca Neri, Liberto Rabal, Ángela Molina, José Sancho, Penélope Cruz.
How long is Live Flesh?
Live Flesh has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Live Flesh?
Live Flesh is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for Live Flesh?
Live Flesh has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Live Flesh?
Live Flesh had a budget of $1M.
How much did Live Flesh gross?
Live Flesh grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was Live Flesh produced?
Live Flesh was produced in Spain, France.
What are the themes of Live Flesh?
The themes of Live Flesh include: Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.