High Heels (1991)

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112 min - Comedy | Drama | Romance - 20 December 1991 (USA)

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Reviews: 16 user | 21 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com

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 »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Victoria Abril	...	Rebeca Giner
	Marisa Paredes	...	Becky del Páramo
	Miguel Bosé	...	Juez Domínguez / Hugo / Letal
	Anna Lizaran	...	Margarita (as Ana Lizaran)
	Mayrata O'Wisiedo	...	Madre del Juez Domínguez (as Mairata O'Wisiedo)
	Cristina Marcos	...	Paula
	Féodor Atkine	...	Manuel (as Feodor Atkine)
	Pedro Díez del Corral	...	Alberto
	Bibiana Fernández	...	Susana (as Bibi Andersen)
	Nacho Martínez	...	Juan
	Miriam Díaz-Aroca	...	Isabel
	Lupe Barrado	...	Luisa
	Juan José Otegui	...	Capellán Hospital (as Juan Jose Otegui)
	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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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:

20 December 1991 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Akevim Gvohim See more »

Filming Locations:

Elche, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,710,057 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The literal translation of the Spanish title into English is "Distant Heels", the sound of which both Becky and Rebecca refer to when reminiscing about their respective childhoods. The English title 'High Heels' may have led to its mixed reception by critics and audiences in the US and UK who were expecting a comedy about fashion. 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

References Distant Drums (1951) See more »

Soundtracks

"Piensa en mí"
Written by Agustín Lara
Performed by Luz Casal
Editor original Edward B. Marks Music
Por cortesia de Canciones des Munido, S.A.
Artista exclusiva de Hispavox, S.A. See more »

High Heels (1991)
Tacones lejanos (original title)

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