Live Flesh
Carne trémula
“Life, love, desire... and everything in between.”
Synopsis
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
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Live Flesh | Theatrical Trailer | 1997
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-01
Top Cast
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Javier Bardem
David de Paz
Francesca Neri
Elena Bernadetti
Liberto Rabal
Víctor Plaza
Ángela Molina
Clara
José Sancho
Sancho
Penélope Cruz
Isabel Plaza Caballero
Pilar Bardem
Doña Centro de Mesa
Álex Angulo
Bus Driver
Mariola Fuentes
Clementina
Yael Be
Chica
Josep Molins
Josep
Daniel Lanchas
Driver
María Rosenfeldt
Niña
Agustín Almodóvar
Enterrador (uncredited)
Antonio Henares
Basketball Player (uncredited)
Diego de Paz
Basketball Player (uncredited)
Félix Gómez
Chico en la calle (uncredited)
Matías Prats Sr.
(voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.69x
+$3.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Ray Loriga
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Carne trémula
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.7M
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, El Deseo, CiBy 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Ray Loriga, Ruth Rendell
Alberto Iglesias
Affonso Beato
José Salcedo
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Screenplay
Ray Loriga
Screenplay
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
José Salcedo
Editor
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Antxón Gómez
Production Design
Esther García
Producer
José María de Cossío
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Flesh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Live Flesh about?
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
Who directed Live Flesh?
Live Flesh was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Live Flesh?
The principal cast of Live Flesh includes Javier Bardem, Francesca Neri, Liberto Rabal, Ángela Molina, José Sancho.
When was Live Flesh released and how long is it?
Live Flesh was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Live Flesh?
Live Flesh had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $4.7M at the worldwide box office (4.69 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Live Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Live Flesh was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
Is Live Flesh based on a book or true story?
Live Flesh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Rendell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Live Flesh?
Live Flesh holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).