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The Dark Side of the Heart (1992): Cast

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The Dark Side of the Heart is a 1992 comedy drama directed by Eliseo Subiela, starring Sandra Ballesteros as Ana, Darío Grandinetti and Miguel Ángel Solá. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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The Dark Side of the Heart (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Eliseo Subiela
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dark Side of the Heart About?

The premise of The Dark Side of the Heart without spoilers.

Oliveiro, a struggling poet in Buenos Aires, supplements his meager income by selling ideas to an advertising agency or trading verses for a steak. In Montevideo he falls for Ana, a prostitute, and returns to Buenos Aires, signing a publicity contract to fund three days of love with her. He wonders if his ideal of love can be fulfilled.

The Dark Side of the Heart Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • cabaret
  • sex scene
  • female frontal nudity
  • prostitute
  • sex in bed
  • female nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • poet
  • poetry
  • male rear nudity
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Cast & crew

The Dark Side of the Heart Cast & Characters

Sandra Ballesteros leads the cast as Ana, with Darío Grandinetti as Oliverio and Miguel Ángel Solá. Directed by Eliseo Subiela; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Eliseo Subiela

More films directed by Eliseo Subiela: Vanishing Landscapes, Hostage of an Illusion, Don’t Look Down and The Effect of Love.

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The Dark Side of the Heart FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dark Side of the Heart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dark Side of the Heart?

The Dark Side of the Heart runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was The Dark Side of the Heart released?

The Dark Side of the Heart was released on May 21, 1992.

Who directed The Dark Side of the Heart?

The Dark Side of the Heart was directed by Eliseo Subiela.

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Who is in the cast of The Dark Side of the Heart?

The Dark Side of the Heart stars Sandra Ballesteros as Ana, Darío Grandinetti as Oliverio and Miguel Ángel Solá, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Dark Side of the Heart have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dark Side of the Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dark Side of the Heart in?

The original language of The Dark Side of the Heart is Spanish.

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