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La piel que habito (2011)

R 117 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   17 August 2011 (Belgium)
7.6
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Ratings: 7.6/10 from 33,644 users   Metascore: 70/100 
Reviews: 102 user | 287 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com

A brilliant plastic surgeon, haunted by past tragedies, creates a type of synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Director:

Pedro Almodóvar

Writers:

Pedro Almodóvar (screenplay), Agustín Almodóvar (collaboration), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Banderas ...
Elena Anaya ...
Marisa Paredes ...
Marilia
Jan Cornet ...
Roberto Álamo Roberto Álamo ...
Zeca
Eduard Fernández Eduard Fernández ...
Fulgencio
José Luis Gómez ...
Presidente del Instituto de Biotecnología
Blanca Suárez ...
Norma Ledgard
Susi Sánchez Susi Sánchez ...
Madre de Vicente
Bárbara Lennie ...
Cristina
Fernando Cayo ...
Médico
Chema Ruiz Chema Ruiz ...
Guardia civil
Buika Buika ...
Cantante (as Concha Buika)
Ana Mena Ana Mena ...
Norma
Teresa Manresa Teresa Manresa ...
Casilda
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Storyline

In honor of his late wife who died in a flaming car accident, scientist, Dr. Robert Ledgard, is trying to synthesize the perfect skin which can withstand burns, cuts or any other kind of damage. As he gets closer to perfecting this skin on his flawless patient, the scientific community starts growing skeptical and his past is revealed that shows how his patient is closely linked to tragic events he would like to forget. Written by napierslogs  

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Plot Keywords:

Skin | Surgeon | Death | Revenge | Nightmare  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violent content including sexual assault, strong sexuality, graphic nudity, drug use and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

(Belgium) See more »

Also Known As:

The Skin I Live In See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€558,002 (Italy) (25 September 2011) (280 Screens)

Gross:

$5,774,854 (Spain) (9 October 2011)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The man that goes to the dress shop to bring his wife's garments, is Agustín Almodóvar, producer of the film and brother of Pedro Almodóvar. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Vera comes to the clothes shop in a taxi, the taxi is very clearly a Ford C-Max. However, in the next shot, when the reflection of the car is visible in the in the window pane as it drives away, it's a Volkswagen Jetta. See more »

Quotes

Norma: Clothes make me feel claustrophobic. I wish I could stay naked all the time.
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Connections

References Doctor X (1932) See more »

Soundtracks

"Petite fleur"
Written by Sidney Bechet See more »