The Minister's Wife (1981)

The Minister's Wife (1981) poster

Rafael, a young man from the provinces, works as a waiter in a resort and helps himself economically having sex for money with rich older women. During a bomb threat, he is discovered in bed with one of the guest, Leonor Marchioness of Montenegro, and he is fired as a consequence. The Marchioness of Montenegro is an aging aristocrat, ruined economically, but still with wealthy and influential friends. She helps Rafael finds a new job in Madrid as the gardener in the mansion of Antonio Fernández Herrador, Minister of economy in the new democratic Spanish government.

Director: Eloy de la Iglesia
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alfonso G. Santisteban
Cinematography: Carlos Suárez
Editing: José Salcedo
Production: Celtisur, Platimex
Country: Mexico, Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $477,126
Original Language: es

Themes

Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Systemic Corruption and Scandals

Keywords

infidelity, spain, assassination, corruption, politics, detective, investigation, money, terrorism, aristocrat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Minister's Wife about?
Rafael, a young man from the provinces, works as a waiter in a resort and helps himself economically having sex for money with rich older women. During a bomb threat, he is discovered in bed with one of the guest, Leonor Marchioness of Montenegro, and he is fired as a consequence. The Marchioness of Montenegro is an aging aristocrat, ruined economically, but still with wealthy and influential friends. She helps Rafael finds a new job in Madrid as the gardener in the mansion of Antonio Fernández Herrador, Minister of economy in the new democratic Spanish government.
Who directed The Minister's Wife?
The Minister's Wife was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
Who stars in The Minister's Wife?
The Minister's Wife stars Amparo Muñoz, Simón Andreu, María Martín, Irina Kuberskaya, Julieta Serrano, Manuel Torres.
How long is The Minister's Wife?
The Minister's Wife has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Minister's Wife?
The Minister's Wife is a Drama, Romance film.
How much did The Minister's Wife gross?
The Minister's Wife grossed $477,126 worldwide.
Where was The Minister's Wife produced?
The Minister's Wife was produced in Mexico, Spain.
What are the themes of The Minister's Wife?
The themes of The Minister's Wife include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Systemic Corruption and Scandals.