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During a fight with his junkie girlfriend, police intervene and an officer is shot. Six years later the wrongly convicted Victor is shocked to learn his old flame has married the now-paraplegic ex-cop. Out to avenge his imprisonment, the plot spins out of control in this classic, typically offbeat Almodovar number that interweaves these tales of guilt and destiny. Look for an early appearance by Penelope Cruz.

Year: 1997
Genre: Drama, Foreign Language Films, Spanish & Portuguese Cinema, Film Festivals 1999, Based on..., Time in Prison, Black Humour, Disabilities
Country: Spain
Director: Pedro Almodovar
Starring: Angela Molina, Francesca Neri, Javier Bardem, Liberto Rabal, Penelope Cruz
Duration: 101 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.
Subtitles: Yes
7.4/10
Location in store: Foreign (Spain)

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