The Handmaiden
2016 · Thriller · Drama
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Film / 1997
Live Flesh
Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
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!
The story
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!
Cast
Javier BardemDavid de Paz
Francesca NeriElena Bernadetti
Liberto RabalVíctor Plaza
Ángela MolinaClara
José SanchoSancho
Penélope CruzIsabel Plaza Caballero
Pilar BardemDoña Centro de Mesa
Álex AnguloBus Driver
Mariola FuentesClementina
Yael BeChica
Josep MolinsJosep
Daniel LanchasDriver
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María RosenfeldtNiña
Agustín AlmodóvarEnterrador (uncredited)
Antonio HenaresBasketball Player (uncredited)
Diego de PazBasketball Player (uncredited)
Félix GómezChico en la calle (uncredited)
Matías Prats Sr.(voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
Emilio RodríguezJugador de baloncesto sobre silla de ruedas (uncredited)
Elena SantonjaMadre de Elena (uncredited)
Gustavo VillapalosCortejo fúnebre (uncredited)
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