Bolero (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bolero is a 1984 comedy drama directed by John Derek, starring Olivia d'Abo, George Kennedy and Bo Derek. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $8.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 13 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- John Derek
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bolero About?
The premise of Bolero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited English aristocrat sets out on a romantic journey across the world in search of love. Her travels lead her from the vibrant markets of Morocco to the passionate flamenco scene in Spain, where she becomes entangled in affairs with both a charming sheik and a charismatic bullfighter. The story explores themes of love, freedom, and cultural encounters as she navigates her pursuit of a perfect match.
Bolero Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex scene
- woman in a bathtub
- bullfighter
- public nudity
- undressing
- loss of virginity
- virgin
- honey
- sleeping nude
- horseback riding
- female nudity
- virginity
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- nude horseback riding
- male rear nudity
- hot tub
- sex in bed
- lust
- sexual satisfaction
- sexual pleasure
- pubic hair
- female pubic hair
- female rear nudity
- bull
- female protagonist
- female full frontal nudity
- horse
- 1920s
- bullfighting
- erotica
- spain
- morocco
- child exploitation
- post coital scene
- stripping
- sleeping shirtless
- watching someone sleep
- clothed female naked male scene
- barefoot male
- female topless nudity
- barefoot female
- reference to rudolph valentino
- reference to lady godiva
- whipping with hair
- woman horse relationship
- man horse relationship
- boy horse relationship
- girl horse relationship
- andalusian horse
- stallion
- white stallion
Bolero Cast
Olivia d'Abo leads the cast, with George Kennedy and Bo Derek. Directed by John Derek; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Derek
Also Starring in Bolero
· 6 moreMore from John Derek
More films directed by John Derek, best-rated first: Tarzan the Ape Man, Ghosts Can’t Do It, Ghosts Can’t Do It and Fantasies.
Bolero Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bolero 13 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.0/10.
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IMDb 3.0 /10
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Metacritic 13 Metascore
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TMDB 33% User score
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Bolero Plot Summary
What happens in Bolero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ayre “Mac” MacGillvary, Olivia d’Abo, is a 23-year-old American heiress who has just finished at an exclusive British college. Wealthy beyond need, she sets out to find the right man for her first sexual experience, traveling the world with her loyal circle: her best friend Catalina and the family chauffeur Cotton. The journey across continents becomes a quest not just for intimacy, but for discovery and validation in a world that treats her as both an heiress and a novice.
Full summary
The whole story of Bolero, scene by scene
Bolero Box Office
Bolero grossed $8.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.9M
- US & Canada
- $8.9M
Bolero Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Bolero - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Bolero?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the nationality of Ayre "Mac" MacGillvary?
Cars in Bolero
8 cars on screen, including the 1929 Chevrolet 1½-Ton and the Hispano-Suiza T49.
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1929 Chevrolet 1½-Ton Important role -
Hispano-Suiza T49 Important role -
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1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Minor role
Bolero Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Bolero: An Adventure in Ecstasy” and “Bo Derek's Ekstase”.
- Also known as
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- Bolero: An Adventure in Ecstasy
- Bo Derek's Ekstase
- 爱的根源
- 波丽露
- Bolero Extasy
- Ekstase
- בולרו
- Bolero - Uma Aventura em Êxtase
- Болеро
- 波麗露
- 볼레로
- Bolero: Uma Aventura Em Êxtase
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Movies Like Bolero
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bolero, Boléro and Naked Tango.
Bolero FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bolero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bolero?
Bolero runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Bolero released?
Bolero was released on August 31, 1984.
Who directed Bolero?
Bolero was directed by John Derek.
More films by John Derek Who is in the cast of Bolero?
Bolero stars Olivia d'Abo, George Kennedy and Bo Derek, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bolero make at the box office?
Bolero grossed $8.9 million worldwide.
How is Bolero rated?
Bolero has 3.0/10 on IMDb, 13 on Metacritic and 33% on TMDB.
Does Bolero have a post-credit scene?
No. Bolero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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