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Amores Perros (2000)
Amores perros (original title)

R  154 min  -  Drama | Thriller   -  16 June 2000 (Mexico)
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Reviews: 334 user | 143 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com

A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emilio Echevarría Emilio Echevarría ...
Gael García Bernal ...
Octavio (as Gael García)
Goya Toledo ...
Álvaro Guerrero Álvaro Guerrero ...
Vanessa Bauche Vanessa Bauche ...
Jorge Salinas Jorge Salinas ...
Marco Pérez Marco Pérez ...
Rodrigo Murray Rodrigo Murray ...
Gustavo
Humberto Busto ...
Jorge
Gerardo Campbell Gerardo Campbell ...
Mauricio
Rosa María Bianchi ...
Tía Luisa (Aunt Luisa)
Dunia Saldívar Dunia Saldívar ...
Mama Susana (Susana's Mother)
Adriana Barraza ...
Mama Octavio (Octavio's Mother)
José Sefami ...
Leonardo
Lourdes Echevarría Lourdes Echevarría ...
Maru
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Storyline

Three interconnected stories about the different strata of life in Mexico City all resolve with a fatal car accident. Octavio is trying to raise enough money to run away with his sister-in-law, and decides to enter his dog Cofi into the world of dogfighting. After a dogfight goes bad, Octavio flees in his car, running a red light and causing the accident. Daniel and Valeria's new-found bliss is prematurely ended when she loses her leg in the accident. El Chivo is a homeless man who cares for stray dogs and is there to witness the collision. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Car Accident | Dog | Dogfight | Money | Mexico  | See more »

Taglines:

Don't worry if you don't see this picture, you are going to LIVE IT anyway. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence/gore, language and sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

(Mexico) See more »

Also Known As:

Amours chiennes See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$61,047 (USA) (1 April 2001) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$5,383,834 (USA) (8 July 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Altavista Films, Zeta Film See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Turkey: (TV version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

"Negro", the name "El Chivo" picks for his dog at the end of the movie is also the well-known nickname for the film's director, Alejandro González Iñárritu. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: During the car crash, stabilizing bars, to further strengthen the roof and protect the stunt driver, are visible in the black car. These bars are on both the driver's and passenger's side and run diagonally from the roof to, presumably the floor, as in a race car. The bars are not visible prior to the accident or after the accident, This particular vehicle was almost certainly just used for that one scene/shot. See more »

Quotes

El Chivo: [to Aunt Luisa] You're hostile, sister-in-law.
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Crazy Credits

To Luciano: Because we also are what we have lost.
Special Thanks to: "Abba, Pater" See more »

Connections

Featured in Hi8 (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"La vida es un carnaval"
By Victor Daniel
Performed by Celia Cruz See more »