Días contados (1994)

A member of the ETA terror organization belongs to a commando which is preparing an outrage in Madrid. But he sets other priorities when he meets a girl who is adicted to drugs and for whom... See full summary »

Director:

Imanol Uribe

Writers:

Juan Madrid (novel), Imanol Uribe

Stars:

Carmelo Gómez, Ruth Gabriel, Javier Bardem

26 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Carmelo Gómez	...	Antonio (as Carmelo Gomez)
Ruth Gabriel	...	Charo
Javier Bardem	...	Lisardo
Karra Elejalde	...	Rafa
Candela Peña	...	Vanesa
Elvira Mínguez	...	Lourdes (as Elvira Minguez)
Pepón Nieto	...	Ugarte (as Pepon Nieto)
Joseba Apaolaza	...	Carlos
Chacho Carreras	...	Portugués
Pedro Casablanc	...	Alfredo
Raquel Sanchís	...	Rosa (as Raquel Sanchis)
David Pinilla	...	Matías
Pepe Colmenero	...	Policía Joven
Marga Sánchez	...	Clara (as Marga Sanchez)
Mariola Fuentes	...	Artista Callejera

Storyline

A member of the ETA terror organization belongs to a commando which is preparing an outrage in Madrid. But he sets other priorities when he meets a girl who is adicted to drugs and for whom he feels a strong attraction.

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Plot Keywords:

terrorism | police | prostitution | shower | nude dance | 

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

6 October 1994 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Numbered Days

Filming Locations:

Granada, Andalucía, Spain

Box Office

Gross:

$1,642,000 (Spain)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aiete Films S.A., Ariane Films, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Vanessa: We are not whores, are we?
Charo: I don't know. Maybe we are

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Connections

Featured in The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Cante Jondo Americano"
Written by I. de los Reyes and Francis García Carrasco (as F. Carrasco)
Performed by Navajita Plateá
Ediciones Musicales BMG ARIOLA

User Reviews

love,lust,desire,hate,death,regret......

Dias Contados (Running Out of Time) is a movie about love, lust, desire, hate, death, and regret, that takes place in Madrid, Spain. Antonio (Carmelo Gomez) is in town with two others on personal business. Charo (Ruth Gabriel) and Vanessa (Candela Pena) are two roommates with a laundry list of issues. Lisardo (Javier Bardem) is a local junkie. Portugues (Chacho Carreras) is a drug dealer trying to evade the cops. Lourdes (Elvira Minquez) is one of Antonio's companions to Madrid, who loves him far more than she gets in return. Throw in a husband of Charo getting out of jail, and edgy cops trying to bust Portugues; and you have an amazing movie that should've gotten much more attention here in the states.

The performances in this film are much better than most you see by actors who receive far more attention. Especially Ruth Gabriel, who gives one of the most memorable performances by a young actress (18 or 19) I've seen. Carmelo Gomez is a leading man who should be a household name here, and would be if we respected international films, the same way they do ours. They both give Oscar worthy performances in a film that will definitely leave an impression on you.

Recommended for those who liked Dirty Pretty Things, or 21 grams.