A day in the life of a self-destructive British consul in Mexico on the eve of World War II.
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John Huston
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Albert Finney | ... | Geoffrey Firmin | |
| Jacqueline Bisset | ... | Yvonne Firmin | |
| Anthony Andrews | ... | Hugh Firmin | |
| Ignacio López Tarso | ... | Dr. Vigil (as Ignacio Lopez Tarzo) | |
| Katy Jurado | ... | Senora Gregoria | |
| James Villiers | ... | Brit | |
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Dawson Bray | ... | Quincey |
| Carlos Riquelme | ... | Bustamante | |
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Jim McCarthy | ... | Gringo |
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José René Ruiz | ... | Dwarf (as Rene Ruiz 'Tun-Tun') |
| Eleazar Garcia Jr. | ... | Chief of Gardens | |
| Salvador Sánchez | ... | Chief of Stockyards (as Salvador Sanchez) | |
| Sergio Calderón | ... | Chief of Municipality (as Sergio Calderon) | |
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Araceli Ladewuen Castelun | ... | Maria |
| Emilio Fernández | ... | Diosdado (as Emilio Fernandez) | |
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Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The Consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage. Written by Eric Wees <eric_wees@ccmail.chin.doc.ca>
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one day time span | self destructiveness | male frontal nudity | male nudity | pubic hair |Taglines:
No se puede vivir sin amar. (One cannot live without love.)Genres:
DramaParents Guide:
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Geoffrey Firmin: [surprised] You are... you are...
Yvonne Firmin: Thank you.
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This film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #410. See more »Goofs
The story takes place in 1939, but the car driven by James Villiers that almost hits Albert Finney as he is lying in the road is an MG-TF, which was manufactured between 1953 and 1956. See more »Quotes
Yvonne Firmin: [dressed to go to the fiesta] Ready?Geoffrey Firmin: [surprised] You are... you are...
Yvonne Firmin: Thank you.
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Release Date:
13 June 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$31,000, 17 June 1984Gross USA:
$2,556,800Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,556,800Company Credits
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It is the finale of this film that redeems any possible weakness of the story one may entertain in one's mind as one views this film. The ending is so overwhelming, I had to watch it again at once. I then rewatched parts of the film just to luxuriate in the brilliant acting of Albert Finney. This is truly a masterpiece. There have been some criticisms of Ms. Bisset's acting etc, but this is small potatoes compared to the sheer genius of this story and its' realization. The music in the opening credits sets the tone and immediately draws you into the film. You know something profound will happen in the film and to you as you watch this film. Highly Recommended.