As Luck Would Have It
La chispa de la vida
Synopsis
Roberto is an unemployed publicist who achieved success when he thought of a famous slogan: "Coca-Cola, the spark of life." Now he is a desperate man, trying to remember the happy days, back to the hotel where he spent the honeymoon with his wife. However, instead of the hotel, he finds a museum built around the Roman theater in the city. While walking through the ruins, he has an accident, an iron rod sticks into his head and leaves him completely paralyzed. If he tries to move he would die. Roberto becomes the focus of the media, which will change his life ...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Primer Trailer "La Chispa de la Vida"
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-18
Top Cast
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Salma Hayek Pinault
Luisa
Santiago Segura
David Solar
Carolina Bang
Pilar Álvarez
Blanca Portillo
Mercedes
José Mota
Roberto Gómez
Nacho Vigalondo
Martín
Javier Botet
Vagabundo
Concha García Campoy
Herself
Nerea Camacho
Bárbara
Fernando Tejero
Johnnie
Javier Gutiérrez
Juan Luis Galiardo
Alcalde
Eduardo Casanova
Juanjo Puigcorbé
Antonio Garrido
Dr. Velasco
Manuel Tallafé
Claudio
José Manuel Cervino
Diego Calderón
Asistente
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$757K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Randy Feldman
- Original Score
- Joan Valent
- Original Title
- La chispa de la vida
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $757K
- Production Studios
- Alfresco Enterprises, Trivisión, La Ferme! Productions, Double Nickel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álex de la Iglesia
Randy Feldman
Joan Valent
Kiko de la Rica
Pablo Blanco
Ximo Pérez, Andrés Vicente Gómez, Randy Feldman, Vérane Frédiani, Marco Gómez
Department Leadership Roster
Álex de la Iglesia
Director
Randy Feldman
Writer
Kiko de la Rica
Director of Photography
Ximo Pérez
Producer
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Producer
José Luis Arrizabalaga
Production Design
Biaffra
Production Design
Pablo Blanco
Editor
Vérane Frédiani
Producer
Marco Gómez
Producer
Jennifer Kelly
Producer
Franck Ribière
Producer
Cristina Rodríguez Torres
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is As Luck Would Have It about?
Roberto is an unemployed publicist who achieved success when he thought of a famous slogan: "Coca-Cola, the spark of life." Now he is a desperate man, trying to remember the happy days, back to the hotel where he spent the honeymoon with his wife. However, instead of the hotel, he finds a museum built around the Roman theater in the city. While walking through the ruins, he has an accident, an iron rod sticks into his head and leaves him completely paralyzed. If he tries to move he would die. Roberto becomes the focus of the media, which will change his life ...
Who directed As Luck Would Have It?
As Luck Would Have It was directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
Who stars in As Luck Would Have It?
The principal cast of As Luck Would Have It includes Salma Hayek Pinault, Santiago Segura, Carolina Bang, Blanca Portillo, José Mota.
When was As Luck Would Have It released and how long is it?
As Luck Would Have It was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did As Luck Would Have It make at the box office?
As Luck Would Have It grossed $757K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for As Luck Would Have It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As Luck Would Have It was composed by Joan Valent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for As Luck Would Have It?
As Luck Would Have It holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).