Law of Desire(1987)
La ley del deseo
An Outrageously Funny Tale of Lust, Passion and Jealousy!
Law of Desire Synopsis
Pablo, a successful film director, disappointed in his relationship with his young lover, Juan, concentrates in a new project, a monologue starring his transgender sister, Tina. Antonio, an uptight young man, falls possessively in love with the director and in his passion would stop at nothing to obtain the object of his desire.
Law of Desire (1987) is a drama, romance, thriller and comedy film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, released on February 7, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas and Miguel Molina. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 338 ratings.
- Director:
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Writers:
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Producers:
- Agustín Almodóvar
- Cinematographer:
- Ángel Luis Fernández
- Production:
- Laurenfilm, El Deseo
- Budget:
- $600,000
- Revenue:
- $1,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Law of Desire (1987) Trailer
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Law of Desire Videos & Clips
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Almodóvar's LA LEY DEL DESEO / Law of Desire - HD Trailer - 7/7/21
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Law of Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eusebio Poncela
as Pablo Quintero
Carmen Maura
as Tina Quintero
Antonio Banderas
as Antonio Benítez
Miguel Molina
as Juan Bermúdez
Fernando Guillén
as Detective
Manuela Velasco
as Ada
Nacho Martínez
as Doctor Martín
Bibiana Fernández
as Ada’s Mother
Helga Liné
as Antonio’s Mother
Germán Cobos
as El Cura
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
as Policía hijo
Marta Fernández Muro
as Groupi.
Key crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, written by Pedro Almodóvar, produced by Agustín Almodóvar.
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Law of Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 338 ratings.
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Law of Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Law of Desire online?
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Law of Desire (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Law of Desire?
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The main cast of Law of Desire (1987) includes Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Miguel Molina and Fernando Guillén. The film was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Law of Desire released?
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Law of Desire was released on February 7, 1987 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Law of Desire worth watching?
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Law of Desire (1987) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 338 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Law of Desire?
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