Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

“A new comedy about someone you know.”

7.4/ 10 1,003 votes 1988-03-25 1h 28m 2 popularity

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

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Budget

$700,000

Revenue

$15M

Cast

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Carmen Maura

Pepa

Antonio Banderas

Carlos

Julieta Serrano

Lucía

María Barranco

Candela

Rossy de Palma

Marisa

Kiti Mánver

Paulina Morales

Guillermo Montesinos

Taxi Driver

Chus Lampreave

Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper

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