Siesta
“The time of day when mystery and passion become one.”
Synopsis
American Claire wakes up blood-soaked and bruised at the end of a runway in Spain. As she tries to account for her state, she has flashbacks from the past few days. She thinks she's killed someone, but isn't sure, and now she's wandering the Spanish streets without money or a clear memory.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Siesta - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-02
Top Cast
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Ellen Barkin
Claire
Gabriel Byrne
Augustine
Julian Sands
Kit
Isabella Rossellini
Marie
Martin Sheen
Del
Grace Jones
Conchita
Jodie Foster
Nancy
Alexei Sayle
Cabbie
Anastassia Stakis
Desdra
Susana Béquer
Tour Guide
Gary Cady
Roger
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Gary
Santiago Álvarez
Arturo
Daniel Martín
Beaten Spaniard
Fabián Conde
Injured Spaniard
José María Cañete
Ticket Agent #1
Jaime Doria
Detective #1
José Teodoro
Ticket Agent #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$700K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Lambert
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Louisianna Knop
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- Siesta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $700K
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Motion Pictures, Siren Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Lambert
Patricia Louisianna Knop, Patrice Chaplin
Marcus Miller
Bryan Loftus, Michael Lund
Zalman King, Julio Caro, Gary Kurfirst, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Lambert
Director
Miguel Pedregosa
Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Louisianna Knop
Screenplay
Gary Kurfirst
Producer
John Beard
Production Design
Bryan Loftus
Director of Photography
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siesta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Siesta about?
American Claire wakes up blood-soaked and bruised at the end of a runway in Spain. As she tries to account for her state, she has flashbacks from the past few days. She thinks she's killed someone, but isn't sure, and now she's wandering the Spanish streets without money or a clear memory.
Who directed Siesta?
Siesta was directed by Mary Lambert.
Who stars in Siesta?
The principal cast of Siesta includes Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Julian Sands, Isabella Rossellini, Martin Sheen.
When was Siesta released and how long is it?
Siesta was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Siesta make at the box office?
Siesta grossed $700K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Siesta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siesta was composed by Marcus Miller.
Is Siesta based on a book or true story?
Siesta is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrice Chaplin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Siesta?
Siesta holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).