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The Skin I Live In(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-08-17
75%
4495 Votes
Time: 2h 0m
Overview:
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese.
Countries:
Spain
Budget: $13,000,000.00
Revenue: $33,750,478.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Skin I Live In
Top 10 Billed Cast
Antonio Banderas
Dr. Robert Ledgard
Elena Anaya
Vera Cruz / Gal
Marisa Paredes
Marilia
Jan Cornet
Vicente
Roberto Álamo
Zeca
Eduard Fernández
Fulgencio
José Luis Gómez
President of the Institute of Biotechnology
Blanca Suárez
Norma Ledgard
Susi Sánchez
Vicente's mother
Bárbara Lennie
Cristina
Video Trailer The Skin I Live In
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