Somebody to Love (1994)

Mercedes is a taxi dancer who wants to be an actress. She's involved with the married Harry, who considers himself a respected actor. Ernesto is in love with Mercedes, but he doesn't dance or have money.

Director:

Alexandre Rockwell

Writers:

Sergey Bodrov, Alexandre Rockwell

Stars:

Rosie Perez, Harvey Keitel, Anthony Quinn

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rosie Perez	...	Mercedes
Harvey Keitel	...	Harry Harrelson
Anthony Quinn	...	Emillio
Michael DeLorenzo	...	Ernesto
Steve Buscemi	...	Mickey
Stanley Tucci	...	George
Gerardo Mejía	...	Armando (as Gerardo)
Steven Randazzo	...	Nick
Paul Herman	...	Pinky
Samuel Fuller	...	Sam Silverman
Helena	...	Taxi Dancer
Elizabeth Bracco	...	Taxi Dancer
Angel Aviles	...	Taxi Dancer
Lorelei Leslie	...	Taxi Dancer
Julie Shannon	...	Taxi Dancer

Storyline

Mercedes is a taxi dancer who wants to be an actress. She's involved with the married Harry, who considers himself a respected actor. Ernesto is in love with Mercedes, but he doesn't dance or have money.

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Plot Keywords:

actor | los angeles california | mob boss | taxi driver | illegal alien | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, some violence and sexual content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alguien a quien amar

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cabin Fever Entertainment, Initial Productions, Lumière Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (FotoKem)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Strictly Background (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Cumbia Campesina"
Written by Calixto A. Ochoa
Published by Vedisco Music Publishing O/B/O Edimusica
Performed by Los Corraleros de Majagual
Courtesy of Discos Fuentes Lida

User Reviews

Sam Fuller is the best part

Yes, it's an okay film, somewhat formulaic (as some reviewers have pointed out) and well-acted (as other reviewers have pointed out). The real gem here, for people in the know, is the cameo by the late, great director Sam Fuller, as a man injured in a car accident (which has virtually nothing to do with the main plot). Fuller is totally himself, as he rants his way through all of his complaints about Hollywood, in his own inimitable style. It's great having him on screen and those who may know the man's films (including THE BIG RED ONE, SHOCK CORRIDOR, THE NAKED KISS, STEEL HELMET, 40 GUNS, and many others) will enjoy seeing the man behind the camera -- one of the great Hollywood personalities.