Anguish
Angustia
“The eyes of the city are mine.”
Synopsis
An ophthalmologist's assistant with an unhealthy interest in human eyeballs goes on a killing spree to collect eyeballs for his overbearing mother's collection. Reality soon takes a bizarre turn, both for the characters and the audience.
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Anguish (1987) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-26
Top Cast
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Zelda Rubinstein
Alice Pressman, the Mother
Michael Lerner
John Pressman
Talia Paul
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Àngel Jové
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Clara Pastor
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Caroline Robinson
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 5, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bigas Luna
- Screenplay & Story
- Bigas Luna, Michael Berlin
- Original Score
- José Manuel Pagán
- Original Title
- Angustia
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Samba P.C., Luna Films, Pepon Coromina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bigas Luna
Bigas Luna, Michael Berlin
José Manuel Pagán
Josep M. Civit
Tom Sabin
Andreu Coromina, George Ayoub, Pepón Coromina
Department Leadership Roster
Bigas Luna
Director
Bigas Luna
Writer
Tom Sabin
Editor
Consol Tura
Costume Design
José Manuel Pagán
Original Music Composer
Josep M. Civit
Director of Photography
Pepón Coromina
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anguish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anguish about?
An ophthalmologist's assistant with an unhealthy interest in human eyeballs goes on a killing spree to collect eyeballs for his overbearing mother's collection. Reality soon takes a bizarre turn, both for the characters and the audience.
Who directed Anguish?
Anguish was directed by Bigas Luna.
Who stars in Anguish?
The principal cast of Anguish includes Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner, Talia Paul, Àngel Jové, Clara Pastor.
When was Anguish released and how long is it?
Anguish was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Anguish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anguish was composed by José Manuel Pagán.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anguish?
Anguish holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).