High Heels
Tacones lejanos
“A mother, a daughter, a lover. Relationships can be murder.”
Synopsis
After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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High Heels ~ Tacones lejanos 1991 trailer ~ Pedro Almodóvar
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-09
Top Cast
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Victoria Abril
Rebeca
Marisa Paredes
Becky del Páramo
Miguel Bosé
Juez Domínguez
Anna Lizaran
Margarita
Mayrata O'Wisiedo
Madre del Juez Domínguez
Cristina Marcos
Paula
Féodor Atkine
Manuel
Pedro Díez del Corral
Alberto
Bibiana Fernández
Susana
Nacho Martínez
Juan
Miriam Díaz-Aroca
Isabel
Lupe Barrado
Luisa
Juan José Otegui
Capellán Hospital
Paula Soldevila
Enfermera Hospital
Javier Bardem
Regidor T.V.
Gabriel Garbisu
Realizador T.V.
Eva Siva
Tata (as Eva Siba)
Montse G. Romeu
Maquilladora 1.ª
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Original Title
- Tacones lejanos
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo, CiBy 2000, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Alfredo Mayo
José Salcedo
Agustín Almodóvar
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Original Music Composer
José Salcedo
Editor
Alfredo Mayo
Director of Photography
Pierre-Louis Thévenet
Production Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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 High Heels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Heels about?
After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...
Who directed High Heels?
High Heels was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in High Heels?
The principal cast of High Heels includes Victoria Abril, Marisa Paredes, Miguel Bosé, Anna Lizaran, Mayrata O'Wisiedo.
When was High Heels released and how long is it?
High Heels was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did High Heels make at the box office?
High Heels grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for High Heels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Heels was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Heels?
High Heels holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).