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Amores Perros (2000)
Amores perros (original title)

R 154 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   16 June 2000 (Mexico)
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Ratings: 8.2/10 from 90,726 users   Metascore: 83/100 
Reviews: 336 user | 144 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:

amor es traición. amor es angustia. amor es pecado. amor es egoismo. amor es esperanza. amor es dolor. amor es muerte. qué es el amor? amores perros. 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:

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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:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

El Chivo (Emilio Echevarría) shouts at Luis (Jorge Salinas) "You are so clever! You must be a publicist," during the kidnapping scene. Salinas played a publicist in Sex, Shame & Tears. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Daniel is sitting in his office and phones his wife Julieta before hanging up with out saying anything, his cigarette is down to the butt and close to his fingers before his dials the number, but after he has hung up the cigarette seems to have grown a few inches. See more »

Quotes

Octavio: [to Susana numerous times] If not now, then when?
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Crazy Credits

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

Connections

References Leon: The Professional (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)"
Written by Allan Clarke, Roger Greenaway & Roger Cook
Arranged and Conducted by John Scott (as Johnny Scott)
Produced by Ron Richman and The Hollies
Performed by The Hollies
Courtesy of 'Epic Records [us]' See more »