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Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Original title: Átame!
  • 19891989
  • NC-17NC-17
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
29K
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POPULARITY
3,595
271
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
An unbalanced but alluring former mental patient takes a porn star prisoner in the hopes of convincing her to marry him.An unbalanced but alluring former mental patient takes a porn star prisoner in the hopes of convincing her to marry him.An unbalanced but alluring former mental patient takes a porn star prisoner in the hopes of convincing her to marry him.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
29K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,595
271
  • Director
    • Pedro Almodóvar
  • Writer
    • Pedro Almodóvar(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Victoria Abril
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Loles León
Top credits
  • Director
    • Pedro Almodóvar
  • Writer
    • Pedro Almodóvar(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Victoria Abril
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Loles León
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 72User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 19 nominations

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    Tráiler [OV]
    Trailer 2:25
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    Victoria Abril in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
    Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
    Victoria Abril in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
    Victoria Abril in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
    Victoria Abril in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
    Victoria Abril in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
    Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)

    Top cast

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    Victoria Abril
    Victoria Abril
    • Marina Osorioas Marina Osorio
    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Loles León
    Loles León
    • Lolaas Lola
    • (as Loles Leon)
    Julieta Serrano
    Julieta Serrano
    • Almaas Alma
    María Barranco
    María Barranco
    • Bertaas Berta
    • (as Maria Barranco)
    Rossy de Palma
    Rossy de Palma
    • Traficante de drogas en Vespaas Traficante de drogas en Vespa
    Francisco Rabal
    Francisco Rabal
    • Máximo Espejoas Máximo Espejo
    Lola Cardona
    Lola Cardona
    • Directora Psiquiátricoas Directora Psiquiátrico
    Montse G. Romeu
    • Montseas Montse
    Emiliano Redondo
    Emiliano Redondo
    • Decoradoras Decorador
    Oswaldo Delgado
    • Fantasmaas Fantasma
    Concha Rabal
    • Farmacéuticaas Farmacéutica
    Alberto Fernández
    • Productoras Productor
    • (as Alberto Fernandez)
    José María Tasso
    José María Tasso
    • Anciano Psiquiátricoas Anciano Psiquiátrico
    • (as Jose Maria Tasso)
    Angelina Llongueras
    Angelina Llongueras
    • Montadoraas Montadora
    Manuel Bandera
    Manuel Bandera
    • Bailarín Tangoas Bailarín Tango
    Virginia Díez
    • Bailarín Tangoas Bailarín Tango
    • (as Virginia Diez)
    Juana Cordero
    • Dependiente Bomboneríaas Dependiente Bombonería
    • Director
      • Pedro Almodóvar
    • Writer
      • Pedro Almodóvar(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The sex scene between Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril took nine takes to get right, and about nine hours to film. Pedro Almodóvar chose to use the last take as, by that time, the two actors had worked themselves up into a sweat which made the scene appear to be more authentic. Elia Kazan later remarked that he thought it was one of the best sex scenes he had ever witnessed.
    • Goofs
      When Ricky accepts to take Marina out, to search for painkillers, she puts on a dress without underwear. When they return home she undresses showing a pair of white panties.
    • Quotes

      Ricky: I'm 23 years old, I have 50,000 pesetas, and I'm alone in the world. I'll try to be a good husband to you and a good father to your children.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Short Time/Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!/Wild Orchid/Without You I'm Nothing/Santa Sangre (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Canción del alma
      Written by Rafael Hernández

      Performed by Loles León

    User reviews72

    Review
    Top review
    A gripping movie, and often misunderstood
    After all I heard and read about this movie, I think this one of the most commonly misunderstood movies ever. It is not a comedy (although sometimes bizarre). It is NOT a glorification of violence. It is not about S/M or Bondage (which occurs between consenting parties). It's message is NOT that if you tie up and beat a woman, she will love you in return.

    This is a movie about two people who are unable to master life on their own. This has led Ricky to the mental ward and Marina to being a drug-addicted porn star, who just happens to have a streak of luck because a movie director is completely obsessed with her. In the end, the two have found each other and it looks as if together, they can find the happiness and home they always were looking for. Beautiful...

    Yes, Ricky's method of convincing Marina to love him is horrible and unacceptable. His attitude toward women and life in general is seriously twisted, and he just cannot think of any other way to get what he needs to fulfill his desire of living what he considers an ordinary life. Why does Marina fall for it? Probably because he's the first person who ever seemed to care about her. He fights to get her, he fights to help her. Even if his interest in her is ruthless and possessive, it is a genuine, deep interest and that is what she has been missing all her life.

    I found Atame to be a fascinating and remarkable movie. Watch it open-minded and try to look beneath the pure surface of the plot, and you will be moved and captivated by its beauty.
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    18
    • bargross
    • Nov 29, 2001

    FAQ2

    • Is "¡Átame!" based on a book?
    • Why does Marina seem upset at the end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1990 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Feßle mich!
    • Filming locations
      • Zarza de Granadilla, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain
    • Production company
      • El Deseo
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,087,361
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,299
      • May 6, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,088,140
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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