The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Weakness of the Bolshevik is a 2003 drama directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, starring Mar Regueras as Sonsoles, María Valverde and Luis Tosar. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $275,792 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Canal+ España
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Weakness of the Bolshevik About?
The premise of The Weakness of the Bolshevik without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a minor traffic accident, Pablo asks the other driver, Sonseles, out on a date. She refuses and files an injury report, provoking Pablo to stalk her. He then becomes obsessed with her teenage sister, Maria, and his infatuation quickly turns dark as he struggles to control his growing fixation.
The Weakness of the Bolshevik Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- reference to pubic hair
- businessman
- soulmate
- hitting one's head on a rock
- tragic ending
- prison
- accidental killing
- man girl relationship
- intergenerational friendship
- park bench
- public park
- city park
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- park
- insurance claim
- middle aged man
- car accident
- swimming pool
- swimming
- spanish
- spain
- madrid spain
- older man younger woman relationship
- teenage girl
- fender bender
- bolshevik
- accidental death
- death of child
- based on novel
The Weakness of the Bolshevik Cast & Characters
Mar Regueras leads the cast as Sonsoles, with María Valverde as María and Luis Tosar as Pablo López. Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Mar Regueras as Sonsoles
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María Valverde as María -
Luis Tosar as Pablo López -
Rubén Ochandiano as Manu
Also Starring in The Weakness of the Bolshevik
· 20 more- Manolo Solo
- Daniel Grao Perico
- Nathalie Poza Eva
- Enriqueta Carballeira Dolores
- Jordi Dauder Alfredo
- Luis Miguel Seguí Municipal
- Roberto Drago Raúl
- Ángela Herrera Elsa
- José Antonio Izaguirre Armando
- Fernando Lage Hombre reunión
- Mariola Ruiz Mujer reunión
- Yolanda Serrano Alba
- Carla Gayan Izaskun
- Cristina Barroso Andrea
- Marco Aurelio González Marcos
- Víctor Fernández Aldana Cliente
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- Juan Manuel Rodríguez Taxista
- Esther Lozano Operadora información
- Miguel Arroyo Hombre seguro
- Cristina Brosed Megafonía aeropuerto (voice)
More from Manuel Martín Cuenca
More films directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, best-rated first: Cannibal, The Motive, Andrea’s Love and The Daughter.
The Weakness of the Bolshevik Plot Summary
What happens in The Weakness of the Bolshevik from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Madrid, a middle-aged man driving his car rams into the rear of a vehicle driven by Sonsoles Mar Regueras. They quarrel, and the frustrated businessman begins harassing her by sending lewd messages on his phone. He stalks her, and this fixation leads him to the school where her 15-year-old sister María María Valverde studies. He follows her and introduces himself with a false name and profession. They start spending time together, first in a park and then at a swimming complex. María later learns that the man she is seeing is Pablo López. However, after an initial reluctance, she gives in and they resume their meetings. Meanwhile, a colleague of Pablo woos him, but he rebuffs her advances as he has grown to care for María.
Full summary
The whole story of The Weakness of the Bolshevik, scene by scene
The Weakness of the Bolshevik Box Office
The Weakness of the Bolshevik grossed $275,792 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$275.8K
- International
- $275.8K
How Well Do You Know The Weakness of the Bolshevik?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Weakness of the Bolshevik Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Слабость большевика” and “Der Fremde im Park”.
- Also known as
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- Слабость большевика
- Der Fremde im Park
- Sortie de route
- Последствията на гнева
- 布尔什维克的虚弱
- A bolsevik gyarlósága
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The Weakness of the Bolshevik FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Weakness of the Bolshevik, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Weakness of the Bolshevik?
The Weakness of the Bolshevik runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Weakness of the Bolshevik released?
The Weakness of the Bolshevik was released on October 31, 2003.
Who directed The Weakness of the Bolshevik?
The Weakness of the Bolshevik was directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca.
More films by Manuel Martín Cuenca Who is in the cast of The Weakness of the Bolshevik?
The Weakness of the Bolshevik stars Mar Regueras as Sonsoles, María Valverde as María and Luis Tosar as Pablo López, among 24 credited actors.
How much did The Weakness of the Bolshevik make at the box office?
The Weakness of the Bolshevik grossed $275,792 worldwide.
Does The Weakness of the Bolshevik have a post-credit scene?
No. The Weakness of the Bolshevik has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Weakness of the Bolshevik in?
The original language of The Weakness of the Bolshevik is Spanish.
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