Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
A comedy about someone you know.
After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 25, 1988
Cast
- Carmen Maura - Pepa
- Antonio Banderas - Carlos
- Julieta Serrano - Lucía
- María Barranco - Candela
- Rossy de Palma - Marisa
- Kiti Mánver - Paulina Morales
- Guillermo Montesinos - Taxi Driver
- Chus Lampreave - Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper
- Eduardo Calvo - Lucía's Father
- Loles León - Secretary
Screenplay
- Pedro Almodóvar (Screenplay)
- Jean Cocteau (Theatre Play)
- Pedro Almodóvar (Story)
Music: Bernardo Bonezzi
Cinematography: José Luis Alcaine
Editing: José Salcedo
Production: El Deseo, Laurenfilm
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Budget: $700,000
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: es
Themes
Friendship and Bonds, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos
Keywords
infidelity, friendship, airport, madrid, spain, suicide attempt, pregnancy, female friendship, slapstick comedy, female protagonist, terrorism, relationship, nervous breakdown, ex-wife, mental health, sleeping pill
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown about?
- After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.
- Who directed Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
- Who stars in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown stars Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Julieta Serrano, María Barranco, Rossy de Palma, Kiti Mánver.
- How long is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown had a budget of $700,000.
- How much did Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown gross?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown produced?
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
- The themes of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown include: Friendship and Bonds, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos.