Battle in Heaven

Genres

Drama

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Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.

Others

Budget

$1601792

Revenue

$253527

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

5.853/10

Release Date

15 May 2005

Country

Germany

Cast

Marcos Hernández

Marcos

Anapola Mushkadiz

Ana

Bertha Ruiz

Marcos' Wife

David Bornstein

Jaime

Rosalinda Ramirez

Viky

Estela Tamariz

Ines

El Abuelo

Chief of Police

Brenda Angulo

Madame

El Mago

Preacher

Diego Martínez Vignatti

Soccer Player

Francisco 'El Gato' Martínez

Gas Station Attendant

Alejandro Mayar

Police Inspector

Chavo Nava

Neurotic Conductor

Michelle Aizpuru

Adolescentes que llegan de fiesta

Jorge Bacha

Hombre en silla de ruedas

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