Claire (an American) wakes up in a terrible state at the end of a runway in Spain. As she tries to account for her state (blood-soaked and bruised), she has flashbacks from the past few ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Ellen Barkin | ... | Claire | |
| Gabriel Byrne | ... | Augustine | |
| Julian Sands | ... | Kit | |
| Isabella Rossellini | ... | Marie | |
| Martin Sheen | ... | Del | |
| Alexei Sayle | ... | Cabbie (as Alexy Syale) | |
| Grace Jones | ... | Conchita | |
| Jodie Foster | ... | Nancy | |
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Anastassia Stakis | ... | Desdra |
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Gary Cady | ... | Roger |
| Graham Fletcher-Cook | ... | Gary | |
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Santiago Álvarez | ... | Arturo (as Santiago Alvarez) |
| Daniel Martín | ... | Beaten Spaniard (as Daniel Martin) | |
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Fabián Conde | ... | Injured Spaniard (as Fabian Conde) |
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José María Cañete | ... | Ticket Agent #1 (as Pepe Canete) |
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Claire (an American) wakes up in a terrible state at the end of a runway in Spain. As she tries to account for her state (blood-soaked and bruised), she has flashbacks from the past few days. She thinks she's killed someone, but isn't sure, and now she's wandering the Spanish streets without money or a clear memory. Written by Rob Hartill
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The time of day when mystery and passion become one.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 November 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$17,525, 15 November 1987Gross USA:
$700,000Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$700,000Company Credits
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Ultra StereoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Desdra: You know, I was born to forgive you the morning.
Kit: Dog that I am, WOOF WOOF
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Director Mary Lambert asked Madonna to star in this film, but she declined because the film had "too much nudity and sexual content". See more »Quotes
Kit: And what were you born for, my sweet?Desdra: You know, I was born to forgive you the morning.
Kit: Dog that I am, WOOF WOOF
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This movie is not for everyone. That being said, I loved it. It is surreal, complex, and asks more questions than it answers. It evokes rather than exposes, and creates a vivid imaginary world using only good acting, editing, and camera technique. Although it may have been marketed as an erotic thriller, it is actually a profoundly personal, emotional, and psychological exploration of one woman's struggle for spiritual freedom.
Ellen Barkin is captivating as the enigmatic Claire, a woman desperately trying to uncover her past. This is, for her, a true tour de force.
The supporting cast reads like a celeb who's who, with Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Isabella Rosallini, Gabriel Byrne, Grace Jones, Julian Sands, and a surprisingly intense cameo by English comedian Alexi Sayle.
If that weren't enough, the soundtrack features original music by Miles Davis, some of the last work he recorded.
As I said, this film is not for everyone, but my mind returns to it again and again. It lingers in my memory and, for that, I am grateful.