Lovers: A True Story
Seen it?1991 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Casablanca or The Duchess, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A torrid affair between a recently discharged serviceman and an attractive widow leads to murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: 41st Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actress. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vicente Aranda
- Victoria AbrilLuisa
- Jorge SanzPaco
- Maribel VerdúTrini
- Saturnino GarcíaPueblerino
- Enrique CerroComandante
- Mabel EscañoEsposa Comandante
- Alicia AgutMadre Trini
- José CerroMinuta
- Gabriel LatorreGordo
- Ricard BorràsIndividuo Bar (as Ricard Borrás)