Bicycles Are for the Summer (1984)
In Madrid, the family of Don Luis, his wife Dolores and their children, Manolita and Luisito, share the daily life of the Civil War with their maid and neighbours. Despite having failed his exams, Luisito wants his father to buy him a bicycle. However, the situation forces them to delay the purchase and the delay, like the war itself, is to last much longer than expected.
Director: Jaime Chávarri
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: January 20, 1984
Cast
- Amparo Soler Leal - Dolores
- Agustín González - Luis
- Victoria Abril - Manolita
- Alicia Hermida - Antonia
- Patricia Adriani - María
- Marisa Paredes - María Luisa
- Carlos Tristancho - Julio
- Gabino Diego - Luisito
- Aurora Redondo - Marcela
- Emilio Gutiérrez Caba - Anselmo
Screenplay
- Lola Salvador (Screenplay)
- Fernando Fernán Gómez (Theatre Play)
Music: Francisco Guerrero
Cinematography: Miguel Ángel Trujillo
Editing: José Luis Matesanz
Production: Impala
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Jaime Chávarri
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bicycles Are for the Summer about?
- In Madrid, the family of Don Luis, his wife Dolores and their children, Manolita and Luisito, share the daily life of the Civil War with their maid and neighbours. Despite having failed his exams, Luisito wants his father to buy him a bicycle. However, the situation forces them to delay the purchase and the delay, like the war itself, is to last much longer than expected.
- Who directed Bicycles Are for the Summer?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer was directed by Jaime Chávarri.
- Who stars in Bicycles Are for the Summer?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer stars Amparo Soler Leal, Agustín González, Victoria Abril, Alicia Hermida, Patricia Adriani, Marisa Paredes.
- How long is Bicycles Are for the Summer?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Bicycles Are for the Summer?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer is a Drama film.
- Where was Bicycles Are for the Summer produced?
- Bicycles Are for the Summer was produced in Spain.