| Somebody to Love | |
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| Directed by | Alexandre Rockwell |
| Written by | Sergei Bodrov Alexandre Rockwell |
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| Cinematography | Robert D. Yeoman |
| Edited by | Elena Maganini |
| Music by | Mader |
| Distributed by | Legacy Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Somebody to Love is a 1994 American romantic-drama film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. It is inspired by Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria. It entered the competition at the 51st Venice International Film Festival.
Premise
Mercedes (Rosie Perez) is a taxi dancer who wants to be an actress. She's involved with a married man named Harry (Harvey Keitel), who considers himself to be respected actor. Ernesto (Michael DeLorenzo) is in love with Mercedes, but he doesn't dance or have money.
Cast
- Rosie Perez as Mercedes
- Harvey Keitel as Harry Harrelson
- Anthony Quinn as Emillio
- Michael DeLorenzo as Ernesto
- Steve Buscemi as Mickey
- Stanley Tucci as George
- Gerardo Mejía as Armando
- Steven Randazzo as Nick
- Paul Herman as "Pinky"
- Samuel Fuller as Sam Silverman
- Quentin Tarantino as The Bartender
- Sam Rockwell as Polish Guy
- Victor Argo as Santa Claus
- Elizabeth Bracco as Taxi Dancer
- Brie Howard as Band Member
- Yul Vazquez as The Waiter
References
- ^ Derek Elley (September 12, 1994). "Review: 'Somebody to Love'". Variety. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- Michael Wilmington (September 27, 1996). "'Somebody' fails to re-create Fellini's passion, spirit". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
External links
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