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The Motive

Original title: El autor
  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.9K
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Javier Gutiérrez in The Motive (2017)
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A man obsessed with the idea of writing "high literature" starts to cause conflicts around him to write about it.A man obsessed with the idea of writing "high literature" starts to cause conflicts around him to write about it.A man obsessed with the idea of writing "high literature" starts to cause conflicts around him to write about it.

  • Director
    • Manuel Martín Cuenca
  • Writers
    • Javier Cercas
    • Alejandro Hernández
    • Manuel Martín Cuenca
  • Stars
    • Javier Gutiérrez
    • María León
    • Adelfa Calvo
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    6.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
    • Writers
      • Javier Cercas
      • Alejandro Hernández
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
    • Stars
      • Javier Gutiérrez
      • María León
      • Adelfa Calvo
    • 24User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Javier Gutiérrez
    Javier Gutiérrez
    • Álvaro
    María León
    María León
    • Amanda
    Adelfa Calvo
    Adelfa Calvo
    • Portera
    Adriana Paz
    Adriana Paz
    • Irene
    Tenoch Huerta
    Tenoch Huerta
    • Enrique
    Rafael Téllez
    • Sr. Montero
    Antonio de la Torre
    Antonio de la Torre
    • Juan
    Domi del Postigo
    • Presentador
    José Carlos Carmona
    • Jesús
    Alberto González
    • Don Alfonso
    Craig Stevenson
    • Craig McCallan (Conferenciante)
    José Chaves
    José Chaves
    • Marido Portera
    Juanfra Juárez
    • Álex
    Juan Carlos Villanueva
    • Juez
    Amanuel Cadaval
    • Niño
    Moisés Suárez
    • Guardia Civil
    José Antonio Aguilar
    • Cliente notaría
    El Porrúo
    • Preso armario
    • Director
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
    • Writers
      • Javier Cercas
      • Alejandro Hernández
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
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    • Quotes

      Juan: Who the hell is this James? And Rose? What the hell is up with them? All this has no soul. It has no soul, because you don't know what the hell you're talking about ! You don't know what the hell you're talking about ! The reality is out there. I've told you all a thousand times, roll your sleeves up, get out there, look around for stories. How many times did I tell you that?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Lo siguiente: Javier Gutiérrez (2018)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written and performed by José Luis Perales

    User reviews24

    Featured review
    8/10

    I enjoyed it.

    This movie kept me engaged. Great performances, an intriguing story skillfully structured and plotted with a late twist. Recommend.
    • myotherpetisdog
    • Aug 19, 2018
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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2017 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Mobile
    • Filming locations
      • Paseo de la O, Sevilla, Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain(location)
    • Production companies
      • Icónica Producciones
      • Alebrije Cine y Video
      • Canal Sur Televisión
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €2,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $772,690
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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