Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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1h 28m
1988
7.4 /10 (970)

A comedy about someone you know.

Overview

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Country : Spain
Languages : Español
Released Date: 1988-03-25

Top Billed Cast

Carmen Maura

Pepa

Antonio Banderas

Carlos

Julieta Serrano

Lucía

María Barranco

Candela

Rossy de Palma

Marisa

Kiti Mánver

Paulina Morales

Guillermo Montesinos

Taxi Driver

Chus Lampreave

Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper

Eduardo Calvo

Lucía's Father

Loles León

Secretary

Ángel de Andrés López

Police I

Fernando Guillén

Iván

Juan Lombardero

Germán

José Antonio Navarro

Police II

Ana Leza

Ana

Mary González

Lucía's Mother

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