Salomé

Salomé

2002 · 85 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Music

Salomé's story interpreted by a director and a troupe of flamenco dancers.

Directed by Carlos Saura · Written by Carlos Saura

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Aída Gómez Salome
Pere Arquillué El Director
Paco Mora King Herod
Javier Toca John the Baptist
Carmen Villena Herodias
Aloña Alonso Cuerpo de balle
Maribel Alonso Cuerpo de balle
Pilar Arteseros Cuerpo de balle
Gemma Barreda Cuerpo de balle
Esther Esteban Cuerpo de balle
Eva Gonzalo Cuerpo de balle
Virginia Moro Cuerpo de balle

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