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Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! -- Perhaps only Pedro Almodóvar could come up with a story about a mental patient who stalks and kidnaps an ex-porn star--and turn it into a tender love story. Two of Almodóvar's sexiest stars, Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril, play the leads.

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Director:
Pedro Almodóvar
Writers:
Pedro Almodóvar (screenplay)
Pedro Almodóvar (story)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 April 1990 (Argentina) See more »
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Drama | Romance See more »
Tagline:
A love story...with strings attached!
Plot:
Ricky is released from a mental hospital, and knows exactly what he wants to do. He hunts down Marina... See more » | Add synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
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Awards:
7 wins & 18 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Banderas to star in Almodovar's 'Skin'
 (From The Hollywood Reporter. 5 May 2010, 1:00 AM, PDT)
Sogepaq sealing deals for 'Centimeters'<BR clear="none"/>
 (From The Hollywood Reporter. 3 June 2005)
Spain reigns at 15th EFA nods
 (From The Hollywood Reporter. 9 December 2002)
User Reviews:
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Cast

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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
Manuel Bandera ... Bailarín tango
Virginia Díez ... Bailarina tango
Juana Cordero ... Dependiente bombonería
Francisca Caballero ... Madre de Marina
Francisca Pajuelo ... Hija de Lola
Víctor Coyote ... Hermano de Lola
Carlos García Cambero ... Hermano de Lola
Alito Rodgers ... Man
Tamaki ... Camello
Malena Gracia ... Enfermera (as Almudena Gracia)
Agustín Almodóvar ... Farmacéutico
Rodolfo Montero ... Guarda jurado
Miguel García ... Gitano viejo
Pedro Losada ... Gitano joven
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Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Pedro Almodóvar  screenplay
Pedro Almodóvar  story

Produced by
Agustín Almodóvar .... executive producer
Enrique Posner .... producer
 
Original Music by
Ennio Morricone 
 
Cinematography by
José Luis Alcaine 
 
Film Editing by
José Salcedo 
 
Production Design by
Esther García 
 
Art Direction by
Ferran Sánchez 
 
Set Decoration by
Pepón Sigler (settings)
 
Costume Design by
José María De Cossío 
 
Makeup Department
Antoñita viuda de Ruiz .... wigs (as Viuda de Ruiz)
Jorge Hernández .... makeup artist
Juan Pedro Hernández .... makeup artist
Alfonso Martínez .... assistant hair stylist
Patricia Rodríguez .... hair stylist
 
Production Management
Miguel de Casas .... assistant production manager
Esther García .... production manager
Lola García .... assistant production manager
María José Maza .... assistant production manager
Tino Pont .... assistant production manager
Alejandro Vázquez .... assistant production manager
Enrique Vázquez .... unit manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Raúl de la Morena .... assistant director
Agustín Díaz Yanes .... assistant director
José Luis Escolar .... first assistant director
 
Art Department
Dis Berlin .... Ricky's drawings by
Paco Calonge .... set dresser
Juli Capella-Quim .... graphic designer
Salvador Comes .... painter
José Luis García Quevedo .... set dresser (as José Luis García)
Alfonso Martínez .... set dresser
Patricia Rodríguez .... set dresser
Luciano Romero .... set dresser
Juan E. Sánchez .... set dresser
Tadeo Villalba hijo .... key set dresser
Enrique Vázquez .... property master
Juan Sánchez Castro .... property master (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Michael A. Carter .... sound re-recording mixer
Luis Castro .... sound effects
Ray Gillon .... sound consultant
Graham V. Hartstone .... sound re-recording mixer
Francisco Peramos .... sound recordist
Alfonso Pino .... sound effects
Kevin Tayler .... foley mixer
Ricardo Steinberg .... sound (uncredited)
 
Special Effects by
Reyes Abades .... special effects
 
Stunts
Alejandro Cobo .... stunts
Esther Flores .... stunt double: Rossy De Palma
Pilar Navarro .... stunt double: Victoria Abril
Andrés Parra .... stunts
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Pancho Alcaine .... second assistant camera
Vladimiro Amor .... electrician
Jorge Aparicio .... still photographer
Alberto Arnal .... electrician (as José Alberto Arnal)
Enrique Bello .... electrician
Mimmo Cattarinich .... still photographer
José Ferrándiz .... electrician
Antonio García de Pedro .... electrician
Agustín Grande .... grip
Pablo Hernández Smith .... video technician
Alfredo Mayo .... camera operator
Carlos Miguel .... key grip
Miguel Ángel Muñoz .... first assistant camera
Fulgencio Rodríguez .... gaffer
Romolo Eucalitto .... special photographer (uncredited)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jesús Moncusi .... head dresser
Peris .... wardrobe
María del Puy Uche .... wardrobe
 
Editorial Department
Manolo Laguna .... assistant editor
Ximo Michavila .... telecine colorist
Rosa Ortiz .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
Ennio Morricone .... conductor
 
Transportation Department
Ángel Megino .... transportation
 
Other crew
Fausto Alonso .... gardener
Emilio Ardura .... tapestry
Paco Ardura .... animal consultant
Yuyi Beringola .... script supervisor
Juli Capella-Quim .... sketcher
José Luis Chinchilla .... gunsmith
Carlos García Cambero .... general manager (as Carlos Cambero G.)
Federico García Cambero .... location manager
Alberto González .... sketcher
Alicia González .... title assistant: Studio Gatti
Arturo González .... sketcher
Florencia Grassi .... title assistant: Studio Grassi
Paloma Martínez .... administration staff
Pablo Núñez .... title designer
Tino Pont .... administration staff
Esther Rodríguez .... administration staff
Juan Manuel Sánchez .... administration staff
Juan Gatti .... title designer (uncredited)
 
Thanks
Eduardo Arroyo .... acknowledgment
Chus Burés .... acknowledgment
Juan Luis Lábano .... acknowledgment
Luis Martín .... acknowledgment
Enrique Miret Magdalena .... acknowledgment
Francisco Nieva .... acknowledgment
Enrique Posner .... acknowledgment
Marta Rozas .... acknowledgment
Christine Welker .... acknowledgment
 
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Átame!" - Spain (original title)
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MPAA:
Rated NC-17 for scene of strong adult sensuality with nudity (re-rating)
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
111 min
Country:
Spain
Language:
Spanish
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (re-rating) | USA:X (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Singapore:R21 | Italy:VM18 | Italy:VM14 (re-rating) | Belgium:16 (video rating) | New Zealand:R18 | Portugal:M/16 (Qualidade) | Brazil:16
Filming Locations:
Barajas, Madrid, SpainSee more »
Company:
El Deseo S.A.See more »

Did You Know?

Trivia:
One of the films that was instrumental in bringing about the introduction of the NC-17 rating in the U.S., as the film's distributor took the MPAA to court over the X certification it had initially been designated.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'm 23 years old, I have 50,000 pesetas, and I'm alone in the world. I'll try to be a good husband to you and a good father to your children.See more »
Movie Connections:
Referenced in En la cama (2005)See more »
Soundtrack:
SatanasaSee more »

FAQ

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Is "¡Átame!" based on a novel?
Why does Marina seem upset at the end?
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User Reviews

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27 out of 32 people found the following review useful.
What not to like about this movie?, 7 September 2004
Author: aymanrizk from Ontario, Canada

I just loved every aspect of this movie... The acting by both Victoria Abril and Antonio Banderas is superb. Even the sister delivers a very convincing performance. The director, Pedro Almodóvar, is the same one who brought us masterpieces like "Talk to her" and "All about my mother". Although you wouldn't figure it out from the plot lines of the three movies, "Tie me up, Tie me down" is much lighter and less involved than the other two.

The pace (as with all Almodóvar's movies) is just the right one, not too fast or slow. I did not like the character of the director in the movie and did not like his acting that much... Probably the only weak couple of scenes are those depicting his infatuation with Marina.

The ending may seem predictable and lame, but I liked it…. It is one of those feel good endings.

Although there is a hot sexy scene in this movie, I question the NC-17 US rating for that scene. I saw so many R-rated movies that were much more explicit... My point is; if you get this movie thinking it was one of those European soft porn flicks, you will be disappointed.

My vote: 9/10.

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The Sex Scene? I might agree it is one of best a-rush-of-blood
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