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He defied death like a god... he succumbed to love as a man. - A Matador's Mistress
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Title: A Matador's Mistress

Release Date: 6 Sep 2008

Runtime: 1h 32m

Genre: Drama, Romance

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Overview: Scandal erupts over a famous bullfighter's affair with a left-wing actress.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.8 (114 votes)

Cast

  • Manuel Rodríguez Sánchez "Manolete": Adrien Brody
  • Lupe Sino: Penélope Cruz
  • Luis Miguel Dominguín: Nacho Aldeguer
  • Guillermo: Santiago Segura
  • José Flores González Cámara: Juan Echanove
  • Mme Angustias: Ann Mitchell
  • Enrique de Ahumada: José Linuesa
  • General: Pedro Casablanc
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