Gaby: A True Story (1987)
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66% of users liked it
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Gaby: A True Story is about a young woman -- the child of rich European refugees living in Mexico -- who was stricken with cerebral palsy at birth. Though her body is completely paralyzed, her mind is unaffected, and she is able to become a college graduate and an acclaimed author. Rachel Levin won… More Gaby: A True Story is about a young woman -- the child of rich European refugees living in Mexico -- who was stricken with cerebral palsy at birth. Though her body is completely paralyzed, her mind is unaffected, and she is able to become a college graduate and an acclaimed author. Rachel Levin won acclaim in the title role, but Norma Aleandro received an Oscan nomination for Best Supporting Actress. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Luis Mandoki
- Genres
- Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 14, 1987 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, Screendaily
Norma Aleandro received an Oscar nomination for this sentimental family drama
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Inspiring film that celebrates one severely handicapped individual's fierce determination
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Cast
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Liv Ullmann
as Sari Brimmer
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Norma Aleandro
as Florencia Morales
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Rachel Levin
as Gabriela "Gaby" Brimmer
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Robert Loggia
as Michel Brimmer
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Lawrence Monoson
as Fernando
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Robert Beltran
as Luis
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Ramon Barragan
as Professor's Assistant
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Danny De La Paz
as Carlos
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Arturo Fernández
as Hospital Admitting Orderly
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Tony Goldwyn
as David
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Enrique Lucero
as Minister of Education
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Eduardo López Rojas
as Hector Bulle Goyri
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Carlos Romano
as High School Teacher
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Miguel Andrade
as Roberto
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George Belanger
as Otto
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Jesus Romero Chiapa
as Guy Drinking Beer
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Anais de Melo
as Secretary to Newspaper Publisher
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Alejandra Flores
as Neighbor Maid
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Paulina Gómez
as Gaby at The Age of 3
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Hugh Harleston
as University Professor
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Enrique Kahan
as Profesor At Exam
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Manuel Kaminer
as Rabbi At Funeral
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Dr. Juan Mandoki
as Therapy Docotr
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Férnando Moreno
as Guy Drinking Beer
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Ana Ofelia Murguía
as Nurse at Brimmer House
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Nailea Norvind
as Terry
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Beatriz Sheridan
as Fernando's Mother
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Zaide Silva
as Hospital Nurse
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Cecilia Tijerina
as Lupe
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Carolyn Valero
as Teacher at Rehabilitation Center
- Johanna Ray
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Eduardo Noriega
as Bureaucrat
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Susana Alexander
as Betty
