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La spagnola

April 5, 2001 1h 27m 5.0/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 2001. La spagnola is a drama/comedy film. directed by Steve Jacobs. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lola Marceli, Alice Ansara, and Lourdes Bartolomé

Synopsis

Lola, a hot-blooded Spaniard, is deserted by her husband for a cool and calculating Aussie blonde. Lola is pregnant again but she and their daughter Lucia are left to starve while Ricardo spends all their savings on a sleek new set of wheels for his mistress. When he dies unexpectedly the family fortune, one flash car, remains with the mistress. Despite all his betrayals, Lucia sides with her father. Desperate and destitute in a country she doesn't like or understand, Lola's quest for revenge begins. Caught in the tempests of begrudging love, revenge, sibling rivalry, jealousy and passion, fourteen year old Lucia must find the strength to survive on her own terms. Aided to break free of her mother by her eccentric Aunt Manolo she struggles to find her own identity and her own quest for justice puts her on a collision course with her mother.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 5, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Wild Strawberries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La spagnola about?

Lola, a hot-blooded Spaniard, is deserted by her husband for a cool and calculating Aussie blonde. Lola is pregnant again but she and their daughter Lucia are left to starve while Ricardo spends al...

Who directed La spagnola?

La spagnola was directed by Steve Jacobs.

How long is La spagnola?

La spagnola has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was La spagnola released?

La spagnola was released on April 5, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in La spagnola?

The main cast of La spagnola includes Lola Marceli, Alice Ansara, Lourdes Bartolomé, Simon Palomares, Silvio Ofria.