Lovers: A True Story

Lovers: A True Story

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1991-02-23
Duration:103 min
Country:Spain
Director:Vicente Aranda
Actors:Victoria Abril, Jorge Sanz, Maribel Verdú, Saturnino García, Enrique Cerro
Production:Pedro Costa P. C., TVE

Overview:

A torrid affair between a recently discharged serviceman and an attractive widow leads to murder.

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