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High Heels (1991)
Tacones lejanos (original title)

18 112 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   20 December 1991 (USA)
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A girl's mother returns after 15 years to find her daughter has married one of her (the mother's) old boyfriends... See full summary »

Director:

Pedro Almodóvar

Writers:

Pedro Almodóvar (screenplay), Pedro Almodóvar (story)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victoria Abril Victoria Abril ...
Rebeca Giner
Marisa Paredes ...
Becky del Páramo
Miguel Bosé Miguel Bosé ...
Juez Domínguez / Hugo / Letal
Anna Lizaran Anna Lizaran ...
Margarita (as Ana Lizaran)
Mayrata O'Wisiedo Mayrata O'Wisiedo ...
Madre del Juez Domínguez (as Mairata O'Wisiedo)
Cristina Marcos Cristina Marcos ...
Paula
Féodor Atkine ...
Manuel (as Feodor Atkine)
Pedro Díez del Corral Pedro Díez del Corral ...
Alberto
Bibiana Fernández Bibiana Fernández ...
Susana (as Bibi Andersen)
Nacho Martínez Nacho Martínez ...
Juan
Miriam Díaz-Aroca ...
Isabel
Lupe Barrado Lupe Barrado ...
Luisa
Juan José Otegui Juan José Otegui ...
Capellán Hospital (as Juan Jose Otegui)
Paula Soldevila Paula Soldevila ...
Enfermera Hospital
Javier Bardem ...
Regidor T.V.
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Storyline

A girl's mother returns after 15 years to find her daughter has married one of her (the mother's) old boyfriends. They try to mend their broken mother/daughter relationship and deal with their common lover. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Lover | Adultery | Marriage Proposal | Confession | Nurse  | See more »

Taglines:

a mother, a daughter, a lover. relationships can be murder.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of strong sensuality, and for language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

Spain | France

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Akevim Gvohim See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,710,057 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+, CiBy 2000, El Deseo S.A. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Pedro Almodóvar often brings a scene or character from his previous film to be reused in his next production. In this case, Victoria Abril would go to star in Kika as another TV journalist. See more »

Quotes

Becky del Páramo: My daughter, Do you hate me?
Rebeca: No , I love you very much mother.
Becky del Páramo: I was afraid you hated me.
Rebeca: I hated you sometimes, but even on those times I never stop loving you.
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Connections

Referenced in "Muchachada nui: Episode #4.13" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Soleá"
Written by Gil Evans
Performed by Miles Davis See more »