Blood Wedding(1981)
Bodas de sangre
Blood Wedding Synopsis
A dance troupe prepares for and completes a dress rehearsal of Federico García Lorca's tragic play "Blood Wedding," which is about a bride who runs away from her wedding with a former boyfriend.
Blood Wedding (1981) is a drama and music film directed by Carlos Saura, released on March 9, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez and Pilar Cárdenas. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Saura
- Writers:
- Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura, Alfredo Mañas
- Producers:
- Emiliano Piedra
- Cinematographer:
- Teo Escamilla
- Composer:
- Emilio de Diego
- Production:
- Emiliano Piedra P.C., Emiliano Piedra
- Status:
- Released
Blood Wedding (1981) Trailer
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Blood Wedding Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Blood Wedding.
Leonardo and the Groom knife fight
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Pepa Flores (Marisol) in 'Bodas de sangre'
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Blood Wedding Cast & Crew
Main cast
Antonio Gades
as Leonardo
Cristina Hoyos
as Bride
Juan Antonio Jiménez
as Groom
- Pilar Cárdenas
Pilar Cárdenas
as Mother
- Carmen Villena
Carmen Villena
as Wife
- Elvira Andrés
Elvira Andrés
as Wedding Guest
- Compañía Antonio Gades
Compañía Antonio Gades
as Dancers
- El Güito
El Güito
- Lario Díaz
Lario Díaz
- Enrique Esteve
Enrique Esteve
- Azucena Flores
Azucena Flores
- Cristina Gombau
Cristina Gombau
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Saura, written by Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura and Alfredo Mañas, produced by Emiliano Piedra.
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Blood Wedding Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 55 ratings.
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Blood Wedding – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blood Wedding online?
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Blood Wedding (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Blood Wedding?
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The main cast of Blood Wedding (1981) includes Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Pilar Cárdenas and Carmen Villena. The film was directed by Carlos Saura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blood Wedding released?
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Blood Wedding was released on March 9, 1981 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Blood Wedding worth watching?
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Blood Wedding (1981) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blood Wedding?
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Yes. The official Blood Wedding trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.