Lucky Star (1997)
Rafael, a lonely 40-something butcher, saves a pregnant Marina from an assault by her boyfriend Daniel. Rafael agrees to take Marina in and they happily raise the child together. Years later, Daniel re-enters their lives and turns them upside down.
Director: Ricardo Franco
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 30, 1997
Cast
- Antonio Resines - Rafael
- Maribel Verdú - Marina
- Jordi Mollà - Daniel
- Ramón Barea - Paco
- Clara Sanchís - Elena
- Elvira Mínguez - Ana Mari
- Andrea Ramírez - Estrella (Age 3)
- Lola Franco - Estrella (Age 9)
- Francisco Marsó - Taxi Driver
- Sonia Cuellar - Marinita
Screenplay
- Ángeles González-Sinde (Screenplay)
- Ricardo Franco (Screenplay)
Music: Eva Gancedo
Cinematography: Tote Trenas
Editing: Esperanza Cobos
Production: Eurimages, GA&A Productions, Mat Films, TVE
Country: Spain, Italy, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
rescue, baby, pregnancy, assault, victim, relationship, criminal, family, lonely, attacker, impairment
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lucky Star about?
- Rafael, a lonely 40-something butcher, saves a pregnant Marina from an assault by her boyfriend Daniel. Rafael agrees to take Marina in and they happily raise the child together. Years later, Daniel re-enters their lives and turns them upside down.
- Who directed Lucky Star?
- Lucky Star was directed by Ricardo Franco.
- Who stars in Lucky Star?
- Lucky Star stars Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Jordi Mollà, Ramón Barea, Clara Sanchís, Elvira Mínguez.
- How long is Lucky Star?
- Lucky Star has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Lucky Star?
- Lucky Star is a Drama film.
- Where was Lucky Star produced?
- Lucky Star was produced in Spain, Italy, France.
- What are the themes of Lucky Star?
- The themes of Lucky Star include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.