Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)

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111 min - Comedy | Crime | Drama - 12 April 1990 (Argentina)

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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 9,425 users Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 56 user | 31 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com

Ricky is released from a mental hospital, and knows exactly what he wants to do. He hunts down Marina... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Victoria Abril	...	Marina Osorio
	Antonio Banderas	...	Ricky
	Loles León	...	Lola
	Julieta Serrano	...	Alma
	María Barranco	...	Médica
	Rossy de Palma	...	Camello en Vespa
	Francisco Rabal	...	Máximo Espejo
	Lola Cardona	...	Directora psiquiátrico
	Montse G. Romeu	...	Periodista
	Emiliano Redondo	...	Decorador
	Oswaldo Delgado	...	Fantasma
	Concha Rabal	...	Farmacéutica
	Alberto Fernández	...	Productor
	José María Tasso	...	Anciano psiquiátrico
	Angelina Llongueras	...	Montadora

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Storyline

Ricky is released from a mental hospital, and knows exactly what he wants to do. He hunts down Marina, a porn film star he once had sex with, and tries to convince her to be his wife. She is a bit reluctant, so he ties her up. Will this approach endear him to her? Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>

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A love story...with strings attached!

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for scene of strong adult sensuality with nudity (re-rating) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

12 April 1990 (Argentina) See more »

Also Known As:

Ata-me See more »

Filming Locations:

Barajas, Madrid, Spain See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$4,087,361 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

El Deseo S.A. See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The sex scene between Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril took nine takes to get right, and about nine hours to film. Pedro Almodóvar chose to use the last take as, by that time, the two actors had worked themselves up into a sweat which made the scene appear to be more authentic. Elia Kazan later remarked that he thought it was one of the best sex scenes he had ever witnessed. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Ricky accepts to take Marina out, to search for painkillers, she puts on a dress without underwear. When they return home she undresses showing a pair of white panties. See more »

Quotes

Ricky: I had to kidnap you so you'd get to know me. I'm sure you'll get to love me as I love you.
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Connections

Featured in Pirated Copy (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Canción del alma"
Written by Rafael Hernández
Performed by Loles León See more »

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
Átame! (original title)

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