Talk of Angels (1998)
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The period prior to the Spanish Civil War provides the background setting for Nick Hamm's historical romantic drama. Young Irish governess Mary Lavelle (Polly Walker) arrives in Spain and begins a year of employment with the wealthy Areavaga family. Under the romantic spell of Spain, Mary… More The period prior to the Spanish Civil War provides the background setting for Nick Hamm's historical romantic drama. Young Irish governess Mary Lavelle (Polly Walker) arrives in Spain and begins a year of employment with the wealthy Areavaga family. Under the romantic spell of Spain, Mary develops a fascination for handsome Francisco (Vincent Perez), the Areavago family's married son. Francisco is attracted to Mary, and their doomed love affair is conducted amid skirmishes and street riots as war clouds gather. The Ann Guedes/Frank McGuinness screenplay is adapted from the 1937 novel, Mary Lavelle by Kate O'Brien (1897-1974). The book was reprinted in 1984 by Virago. This film was actually made in 1996 and then bumped by Miramax through numerous release dates over a two-year span before finally surfacing in theaters in 1998. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Nick Hamm
- Written By
- Ann Guedes, Frank McGuinness
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 30, 1998 Wide
- Studio
- Miramax
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A radiant young Irish woman's experiences in Spain become a rite of passage for her into true independence.
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Cast
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Polly Walker
as Mary Lavelle
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Vincent Perez
as Francisco Areavaga
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Franco Nero
as Dr. Vicente Areavaga
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Marisa Paredes
as Dona Consuelo
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Leire Berrocal
as Milagros
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Penelope Cruz
as Pilar
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Frances McDormand
as Conlon
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Ruth McCabe
as O'Toole
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Francisco Rabal
as Don Jorge
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Ariadna Gil
as Beatriz
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Rossy de Palma
as Elena
- Anita Reeves
- Britta Smith
- Jorge de Juan
- Veronica Duffy
