Lovers: A True Story
Amantes
“This landlady has more than just rent on her mind”
Synopsis
A torrid affair between a recently discharged serviceman and an attractive widow leads to murder.
Top Cast
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Victoria Abril
Luisa
Jorge Sanz
Paco
Maribel Verdú
Trini
Saturnino García
Pueblerino
Enrique Cerro
Comandante
Mabel Escaño
Esposa Comandante
Alicia Agut
Madre Trini
José Cerro
Minuta
Gabriel Latorre
Gordo
Ricard Borràs
Individuo Bar (as Ricard Borrás)
Lucas Martín
Javier
Jorge Juan García
Ignacio
Cosme Cortázar
Capataz
Carmen Ibarra
Mujer Estanco
Fernando Hernández
Hombre Estanco
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Aranda
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Pérez Merinero, Álvaro del Amo, Vicente Aranda
- Original Score
- José Nieto
- Original Title
- Amantes
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Pedro Costa P. C., TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Aranda
Carlos Pérez Merinero, Álvaro del Amo, Vicente Aranda
José Nieto
José Luis Alcaine
Teresa Font
José Luis Rubio
Department Leadership Roster
Vicente Aranda
Director
José Luis Rubio
Producer
Teresa Font
Editor
Nereida Bonmatí
Costume Design
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
José Nieto
Original Music Composer
Carlos Pérez Merinero
Screenplay
Álvaro del Amo
Screenplay
Vicente Aranda
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers: A True Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lovers: A True Story about?
A torrid affair between a recently discharged serviceman and an attractive widow leads to murder.
Who directed Lovers: A True Story?
Lovers: A True Story was directed by Vicente Aranda.
Who stars in Lovers: A True Story?
The principal cast of Lovers: A True Story includes Victoria Abril, Jorge Sanz, Maribel Verdú, Saturnino García, Enrique Cerro.
When was Lovers: A True Story released and how long is it?
Lovers: A True Story was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Lovers: A True Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovers: A True Story was composed by José Nieto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lovers: A True Story?
Lovers: A True Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).