Amores perros (2000) Thriller Drama
Amores perros (2000) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Amores Perros
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.3/10
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Amores perros Plot Synopsis:
On the brink of the new Millennium in the bustling City of Mexico, one horrible car accident intertwines inextricably the lives of three perfect strangers. Octavio, a rebellious adolescent who is secretly in love with his sister-in-law, dreams of escaping his miserable life, and for this reason, he enters reluctantly the obscure world of dog fighting with his lethal dog Cofi. And then unexpectedly, Valeria, a stunning woman and famous supermodel, will cross paths with Octavio, while in the meantime, her pampered little dog Richie manages to vanish into thin air in the confined space of her apartment. Lastly, Chivo, an ex-guerrilla vagabond, after abandoning his little daughter, unable to make up for lost time, he channels his love to the city's strays and a mortally wounded Rottweiler. In the end, even though all the weary characters, men and beasts, wish for a bright future, in this life-changing journey in the pursuit of love, sometimes infidelity, sin and death can get in the way.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life"s harsh realities, all in the name of love.
Tagline: Love. Betrayal. Death.
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Type: MovieYear: 2000 (more 2000 movies)
Box Office: $5,408,467
Awards: 55
Nominations: 23
Language: Spanish
Country: Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Amores perros Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 13, 2001
Producers: Guillermo Arriaga, Raúl Olvera Ferrer, Francisco González Compeán, Pelayo Gutiérrez, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Tita Lombardo, Mónica Lozano, Martha Sosa Elizondo
Musicians: Gustavo Santaolalla
Cinematographers: Rodrigo Prieto
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Amores perros (2000) Cast (Click to Expand)
Amores perros Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Emilio Echevarría | ... | El Chivo |
| Gael García Bernal | ... | Octavio (as Gael García) |
| Goya Toledo | ... | Valeria |
| Álvaro Guerrero | ... | Daniel (as Alvaro Guerrero) |
| Vanessa Bauche | ... | Susana |
| Jorge Salinas | ... | Luis |
| Marco Pérez | ... | Ramiro |
| Rodrigo Murray | ... | Gustavo |
| Humberto Busto | ... | Jorge |
| Gerardo Campbell | ... | Mauricio |
| Rosa María Bianchi | ... | Tía Luisa (Aunt Luisa) |
| Dunia Saldívar | ... | Mama Susana (Susana''s Mother) |
| Adriana Barraza | ... | Mama Octavio (Octavio''s Mother) |
| José Sefami | ... | Leonardo |
| Lourdes Echevarría | ... | Maru |
| Laura Almela | ... | Julieta |
| Ricardo Dalmacci | ... | Andrés Salgado |
| Gustavo Sánchez Parra | ... | Jarocho |
| Dagoberto Gama | ... | Alvaro |
| Gustavo Muñoz | ... | El Chispas (as Gustavo Muñóz) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Emilio Echevarría – El Chivo
Also known as: Emilio Echevarria - Gael García Bernal (b. November 30, 1978) – Octavio (as Gael García)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Gael Garcia Bernal | Gael García - Goya Toledo (b. September 24, 1969) – Valeria
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Álvaro Guerrero – Daniel (as Alvaro Guerrero)
- Vanessa Bauche – Susana
- Jorge Salinas – Luis
- Marco Pérez – Ramiro
- Rodrigo Murray – Gustavo
- Humberto Busto (b. June 23, 1978) – Jorge
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Humberto Bustos - Gerardo Campbell – Mauricio
- Rosa María Bianchi – Tía Luisa (Aunt Luisa)
- Dunia Saldívar – Mama Susana (Susana''s Mother)
- Adriana Barraza (b. March 5, 1956) – Mama Octavio (Octavio''s Mother)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m) - José Sefami – Leonardo
Also known as: Jose Sefami - Lourdes Echevarría – Maru
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