The Old Man Who Read Love Stories(2001)
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories Synopsis
In El Idilio, a village on the banks of a river in the Amazon rainforest, Antonio Bolívar, known to everyone as "The Old Man," lives a recluse. One day, Antonio begins reading the romance novels that the traveling dentist Rubicondo Loachamin brings him to pass the time. He shares this occupation with a beautiful local girl, a waitress and prostitute, named Josefina, with whom he ends up falling in love. But all does not go smoothly when Antonio is forced to go on a hunting trip.
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) is a drama and adventure film directed by Rolf de Heer, released on March 7, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Timothy Spall, Hugo Weaving and Cathy Tyson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Rolf de Heer
- Writers:
- Rolf de Heer, Luis Sepúlveda, Claude Cohen
- Producers:
- Michelle de Broca, Julie Ryan
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Lenoir
- Composer:
- Graham Tardif
- Production:
- SF Studios, Fildebroc, Magnetic Hall, Odusseia Films, Kino Visión, Vertigo Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Fandango
- Budget:
- $9,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) Trailer
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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Antonio Bolivar
Timothy Spall
as Luis Agalla
Hugo Weaving
as Rubicondo
Cathy Tyson
as Josefina
- Victor Bottenbley
Victor Bottenbley
as Nushino
Guillermo Toledo
as Onecen
Fede Celada
as Juan
Luis Hostalot
as Manuel
Behi Djanati Atai
as Dolores
Josse De Pauw
as The Man Who Bets
Jerome Ehlers
as Gringo
Jim van der Woude
as The Patient
Key crew
Directed by Rolf de Heer, written by Rolf de Heer, Luis Sepúlveda and Claude Cohen, produced by Michelle de Broca and Julie Ryan.
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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Old Man Who Read Love Stories online?
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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Old Man Who Read Love Stories?
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The main cast of The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Timothy Spall, Hugo Weaving, Cathy Tyson and Victor Bottenbley. The film was directed by Rolf de Heer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Old Man Who Read Love Stories released?
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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories was released on March 7, 2001 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories worth watching?
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The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Old Man Who Read Love Stories?
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Yes. The official The Old Man Who Read Love Stories trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.