Lucky Star
La buena estrella
Synopsis
Rafael, a lonely 40-something butcher, saves a pregnant Marina from an assault by her boyfriend Daniel. Rafael agrees to take Marina in and they happily raise the child together. Years later, Daniel re-enters their lives and turns them upside down.
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La buena estrella (Maribel Verdú) 1
Type: Clip • Published 2011-09-07
Top Cast
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Antonio Resines
Rafael
Maribel Verdú
Marina
Jordi Mollà
Daniel
Ramón Barea
Paco
Clara Sanchís
Elena
Elvira Mínguez
Ana Mari
Andrea Ramírez
Estrella (Age 3)
Lola Franco
Estrella (Age 9)
Francisco Marsó
Taxi Driver
Sonia Cuellar
Marinita
José Domínguez
Ramón
Ramiro Alonso
Martín
Cristina Collado
Mari Carmen
Cristina Camisón
Nurse
José Urdiain
David
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Ángeles González-Sinde, Ricardo Franco
- Original Score
- Eva Gancedo
- Original Title
- La buena estrella
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Eurimages, GA&A Productions, Mat Films, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo Franco
Ángeles González-Sinde, Ricardo Franco
Eva Gancedo
Tote Trenas
Esperanza Cobos
Enrique Cerezo, Pedro Costa Musté
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo Franco
Director
Lala Huete
Costume Design
Esperanza Cobos
Editor
Enrique Cerezo
Producer
Eva Gancedo
Original Music Composer
Pedro Costa Musté
Producer
Ángeles González-Sinde
Screenplay
Ricardo Franco
Screenplay
Tote Trenas
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lucky Star about?
Rafael, a lonely 40-something butcher, saves a pregnant Marina from an assault by her boyfriend Daniel. Rafael agrees to take Marina in and they happily raise the child together. Years later, Daniel re-enters their lives and turns them upside down.
Who directed Lucky Star?
Lucky Star was directed by Ricardo Franco.
Who stars in Lucky Star?
The principal cast of Lucky Star includes Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Jordi Mollà, Ramón Barea, Clara Sanchís.
When was Lucky Star released and how long is it?
Lucky Star was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Star was composed by Eva Gancedo.