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The Dancer Upstairs
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The Dancer Upstairs

2002-09-20 · 132 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama · Romance · Thriller

A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.

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Directors
John Malkovich
Production companies
Vía Digital, Lolafilms, Mr. Mudd, Atresmedia
Countries
Spain, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,227,348

Top Cast

Javier BardemJavier BardemAgustín Rejas
Juan Diego BottoJuan Diego BottoSucre
Laura MoranteLaura MoranteYolanda
Elvira MínguezElvira MínguezLlosa
Alexandra LencastreAlexandra LencastreSylvina Rejas
Oliver CottonOliver CottonMerino
Luís Miguel CintraLuís Miguel CintraCalderón
Javier ManriqueJavier ManriqueClorindo
Abel FolkEzequiel / Durán
Xabier ElorriagaXabier ElorriagaPascual
Natalia DicentaNatalia DicentaMarina
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichAbimael Guzman (uncredited)
Wolframio SinuéWolframio SinuéSantiago
Lucas RodríguezGómez

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