Ilona Arrives with the Rain
Ilona llega con la lluvia
“A dangerous romance full of international intrigue”
Synopsis
Maqroll, Ilona, and Abdul all share a common dream: to sail the world in a tramp-steamer. But who could afford such a thing? Over the years they have become separated. Alone in Panama City, smuggler Maqroll is finding neither great success nor happiness — until the tropical rains come, bringing Ilona: friend, lover, and partner in crime. Abdul, in Morocco, has found a steamer to suit them. In Panama, Ilona and Maqroll begin a new scheme, in search of impossible wealth. But fate has further twists in store.
Top Cast
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Margarita Rosa de Francisco
Ilona Grabowska
Imanol Arias
Abdul
Pastora Vega
Larissa
Humberto Dorado
Maqroll
David Riondino
Alex
Stefano Abbati
Vincas
Antonino Iuorio
Stavropoulos
José Luis Borau
Alcántara
Mirta Ibarra
Doña Rosa
Fausto Cabrera
Astor doorman
Tony Zenet
Gaditano
Gabriel Latorre
Ceuta commissar
Gustavo Pérez de Ayala
Blind Spaniard
Fanny Mikey
Mujeruca
Julio Medina
Wito
Luis Fernando Múnera
Abulafla
Saín Castro
Peñalosa
Angie Cepeda
Zulema
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Cabrera
- Screenplay & Story
- Álvaro Mutis, Sergio Cabrera, Jorge Goldenberg, Ana Goldenberg, Sandro Silvestri, Maura Vespini
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- Ilona llega con la lluvia
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Caracol Televisión, Fotoemme S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Cabrera
Álvaro Mutis, Sergio Cabrera, Jorge Goldenberg, Ana Goldenberg, Sandro Silvestri, Maura Vespini
Luis Bacalov
Giovanni Mammolotti
Nicholas Wentworth
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Cabrera
Director
Giovanni Mammolotti
Director of Photography
Sergio Cabrera
Writer
Jorge Goldenberg
Writer
Ana Goldenberg
Writer
Nicholas Wentworth
Editor
Sandro Silvestri
Writer
Maura Vespini
Writer
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilona Arrives with the Rain
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What is Ilona Arrives with the Rain about?
Maqroll, Ilona, and Abdul all share a common dream: to sail the world in a tramp-steamer. But who could afford such a thing? Over the years they have become separated. Alone in Panama City, smuggler Maqroll is finding neither great success nor happiness — until the tropical rains come, bringing Ilona: friend, lover, and partner in crime. Abdul, in Morocco, has found a steamer to suit them. In Panama, Ilona and Maqroll begin a new scheme, in search of impossible wealth. But fate has further twists in store.
Who directed Ilona Arrives with the Rain?
Ilona Arrives with the Rain was directed by Sergio Cabrera.
Who stars in Ilona Arrives with the Rain?
The principal cast of Ilona Arrives with the Rain includes Margarita Rosa de Francisco, Imanol Arias, Pastora Vega, Humberto Dorado, David Riondino.
When was Ilona Arrives with the Rain released and how long is it?
Ilona Arrives with the Rain was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Ilona Arrives with the Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ilona Arrives with the Rain was composed by Luis Bacalov.
Is Ilona Arrives with the Rain based on a book or true story?
Ilona Arrives with the Rain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Álvaro Mutis".