Law of Desire (1987)
La ley del deseo (original title)Reference View | Change View
- NC-17
- 1h 42min
- Comedy, Drama
- 05 Mar 1987 (Argentina)
- Movie
A gay filmmaker becomes involved with an obsessive fan while still pining for his absent true love. Meanwhile, he shares a close but complex relationship with his trans sister, an actress.
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Eusebio Poncela | ... |
Pablo Quintero
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| Carmen Maura | ... |
Tina Quintero
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| Antonio Banderas | ... |
Antonio Benítez
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Miguel Molina | ... |
Juan Bermúdez
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| Fernando Guillén | ... |
Inspector de policía
(as Fernando Guillen)
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| Manuela Velasco | ... |
Ada, niña
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| Nacho Martínez | ... |
Doctor Martín
(as Nacho Martinez)
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| Bibiana Fernández | ... |
Ada - madre
(as Bibi Andersen)
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| Helga Liné | ... |
Madre Antonio
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| Germán Cobos | ... |
El Cura
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| Fernando Guillén Cuervo | ... |
Policía hijo
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| Marta Fernández Muro | ... |
Groupi.
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Lupe Barrado | ... |
Enfermera
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| Alfonso Vallejo | ... |
Sargento
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Maruchi León | ... |
Hermana de Juan
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José Manuel Bello | ... |
Guardia joven
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| Agustín Almodóvar | ... |
Abogado
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| Rossy de Palma | ... |
Locutora tele.
(as Rosy Von Donna)
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José Ramón Pardo | ... |
Policía
(as José R. Pardo)
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Juan A. Granja | ... |
Modelo Impo.
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| Angie Gray | ... |
Chica
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Hector Saurint | ... |
Periodista
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José Ramón Fernández | ... |
Chico 1
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Pepe Patatín | ... |
Dependiente
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| Victoria Abril | ... |
Girl with Juan (uncredited)
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| Pedro Almodóvar | ... |
Dependiente ferretería / Voz Periodista (uncredited)
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Manuel Cano | ... |
Actor de doblaje 1 (uncredited)
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| Fabio McNamara | ... |
Chico que intenta ligar con Juan en el bar (uncredited)
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| José Moratalla | ... |
Actor de doblaje 2 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pedro Almodóvar | ... | (as Pedro Almodovar) |
Written by
| Pedro Almodóvar | ... | (screenplay) (as Pedro Almodovar) |
Produced by
| Agustín Almodóvar | ... | associate producer (as Agustin Almodovar) |
| Miguel Ángel Pérez Campos | ... | executive producer (as Miguel A. Perez Campos) |
Cinematography by
| Ángel Luis Fernández | ... | (as Angel L. Fernandez) |
Editing by
| José Salcedo | ... | (as Jose Salcedo) |
Editorial Department
| Manuel Laguna | ... | assistant editor |
| Antonio Pérez Reina | ... | assistant editor |
| Chema Alba | ... | restoration supervisor (uncredited) (2016 restoration) |
| Pablo Polo | ... | mastering (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Javier Fernández | ... | (as Javier Fernandez) |
Costume Design by
| José María de Cossío | ... | (as Cossio) |
Makeup Department
| Jorge Hernández Lobo | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Jorge Hernández) |
| Juan Pedro Hernández | ... | makeup artist (as Juan P. Hernández) |
| Teresa Matías | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Federico Bermúdez de Castro | ... | production manager |
| Esther García | ... | production manager (as Ester García) |
| Rosa Menéndez | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Agustín Almodóvar | ... | second assistant director |
| Rafael Moleón | ... | assistant director (as Rafael Monleón) |
Art Department
| Federico del Cerro | ... | property master |
| Carlos García Cambero | ... | assistant decorator (as Carlos G. Cambero) |
| Vázquez Hermanos | ... | props |
| Ramón Moya | ... | settings |
Sound Department
| Luis Castro | ... | foley artist |
| Jacinto Cora | ... | sound mixer |
| Manuel Ferreiro | ... | sound assistant |
| Antonio Illán | ... | sound re-recordist (as A. Illán) |
| Jesús Peña | ... | sound effects |
| Jim Willis | ... | sound (as James Willis) |
Special Effects by
| Reyes Abades | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Pablo Núñez | ... | opticals |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jorge Aparicio | ... | still photographer |
| Enrique Bello | ... | lighting technician |
| Rafael Castro | ... | lighting technician |
| Macusa Cores | ... | assistant camera |
| Luis Domínguez | ... | lighting technician |
| Francisco Durán | ... | lighting technician |
| Saturnino Fernández | ... | lighting technician |
| Rafael García Martos | ... | gaffer |
| Ángel Gómez Martín | ... | key grip |
| Eduardo Martín | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ángel Yebra | ... | first assistant camera "b" camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Josune Lasa | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Juan Antonio Torrijos | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Maysa | ... | soloist (as Maysa Matarazzo) |
| Los Panchos | ... | musical group (as Trío Los Panchos) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marisa Ibarra | ... | script girl |
Transportation Department
| Luis Martín | ... | transportation |
| Ángel Megino | ... | transportation (as Megino) |
Additional Crew
| Mauricio Díez | ... | budget controller |
| Alfonso Jadraque | ... | licensing (as A. Jadraque) |
| Pablo Núñez | ... | title designer |
| Luis José Rivera | ... | production assistant |
| Domingo Sánchez | ... | production secretary |
| Ceesepe | ... | poster (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Antonio Alvarado | ... | thanks |
| Ángela Arregui | ... | acknowledgment (as Ángela Arregui Duo) |
| Dis Berlin | ... | acknowledgment |
| Miguel Ángel Campano | ... | acknowledgment (as Miguel A. Campano) |
| Juan Antonio Puertas | ... | acknowledgment |
| Manolo Quejido | ... | acknowledgment |
| Teresa Ramallal | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AAA Classic (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Connaissance du Cinéma (2005) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- BIM Distribuzione (1987) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Cinevista (1987) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Delta Filmverleih (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1988) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- PCJ (1990) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Pathé (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Tamasa Distribution (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- The Other Cinema (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- VA Films (1997) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Albatross Film (2016) (Japan) (DVD)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Laurenfilm
- Mundial Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1992) (Japan) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (The Almodóvar Collection)
- Synapse Distribution (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD Latin America)
- TYO (1990) (Japan) (tv)
- Telefilm Hellas (1998) (Greece) (VHS)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Van Blad (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Camera Rent (camera equipment provided by)
- Cinetel (electrical material)
- Ferretería Gran Vía (acknowledgement)
- Legiscine (insurance)
- Peris Hermanos (wardrobe)
- Sofa Digital Media (aggregator)
- Story Film (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Pablo and Tina have complicated sexual lives. Pablo writes and directs plays and films; he's gay and deeply in love with Juan, a young man who won't reply to Pablo's affection or letters. Pablo's sibling Tina is a transsexual, angry at men, raising Ada, and trying to make it as an actress. Pablo takes up with Antonio, a youth who becomes jealous of Pablo's love for Juan. Antonio seeks out Juan, and violence leads to Pablo's grief and a temporary loss of memory. When memory returns, he learns that Antonio has taken up with Tina. In horror, he hurries to Tina's rescue and must face Antonio and his desire.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The iconic hose scene was shot twice. The first one wasn't useful because the pressure was so big that Carmen Maura fell down. While the crew adjusted the hose, Maura dried herself and changed the dress. The second time the scene was shot perfectly. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Here's Looking at You, Boy (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93 See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Pedro Almodóvar appears in a scene as an employee in a DIY shop and serves Banderas's character. See more » |
| Quotes |
Pablo Quintero:
It's not your fault if you don't love me and its not my fault if I love you. See more » |