Movie: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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Carmen Maura
Carmen Maura

Pepa

Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas

Carlos

Julieta Serrano
Julieta Serrano

Lucía

María Barranco
María Barranco

Candela

Rossy de Palma
Rossy de Palma

Marisa

Kiti Mánver
Kiti Mánver

Paulina Morales

Guillermo Montesinos
Guillermo Montesinos

Taxi Driver

Chus Lampreave
Chus Lampreave

Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper

Eduardo Calvo
Eduardo Calvo

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Loles León
Loles León

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